Gastornis russelli
Gastornis russelli
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="gastornis-russelli"></dinofyi-dinosaur>† Gastornis russelli — an Eocene Gastornis species from France. Large flightless herbivore with a massive beak. Named for paleontologist Dale Russell. French Eocene deposits yield multiple Gastornis species, with G. russelli representing one of the smaller members of this genus. From the Paris Bas.
Diet & Feeding
Gastornis russelli was a plant-eating dinosaur. Herbivores typically fed on ferns, cycads, conifers, and other vegetation available during their era. Many herbivorous dinosaurs developed specialized teeth and digestive systems for processing tough plant material.
Discovery & Naming
| Fundort | France |
Quick Facts
| Ernährung | Herbivore |
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