Omeisaurus changshouensis

Omeisaurus changshouensis

species of reptile (fossil)

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Omeisaurus changshouensis 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.

Time Period

Jurassic Middle Mesozoic Era

Omeisaurus changshouensis lived during the Jurassic Middle period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 174,7 to 161,5 million years ago.

Dinosaur diversity continued to increase, with the evolution of large sauropods and diverse theropods. Stegosaurs first appeared, and the supercontinent Pangaea was breaking apart.

Discovery & Naming

Fundort China

Quick Facts

Geologischer Zeitraum Jurassic Middle
Ernährung Herbivore

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When did Omeisaurus changshouensis live?
Omeisaurus changshouensis lived during the Jurassic Middle period (Mesozoic Era, 174.7–161.5 million years ago).
What did Omeisaurus changshouensis eat?
Omeisaurus changshouensis was a herbivore.
Where were Omeisaurus changshouensis fossils found?
Fossils of Omeisaurus changshouensis were found in China.

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