Aeolosaurus colhuehuapensis

Aeolosaurus colhuehuapensis

species

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Aeolosaurus colhuehuapensis 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

Cretaceous Late Mesozoic Era

Aeolosaurus colhuehuapensis lived during the Cretaceous Late period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 100.5 to 66.0 million years ago.

The final age of dinosaurs, featuring iconic species like Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, and Velociraptor. Dinosaurs reached their peak diversity before the catastrophic asteroid impact at the Chicxulub crater ended the Mesozoic Era.

Discovery & Naming

Discovery Location Argentina

Quick Facts

Geologic Period Cretaceous Late
Diet Herbivore

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Aeolosaurus colhuehuapensis live?
Aeolosaurus colhuehuapensis lived during the Cretaceous Late period (Mesozoic Era, 100.5–66.0 million years ago).
What did Aeolosaurus colhuehuapensis eat?
Aeolosaurus colhuehuapensis was a herbivore.
Where were Aeolosaurus colhuehuapensis fossils found?
Fossils of Aeolosaurus colhuehuapensis were found in Argentina.

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