Avetheropoda

Avetheropoda

clade of dinosaurs

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Avetheropoda was a meat-eating predator. Carnivorous dinosaurs were active hunters or scavengers, equipped with sharp teeth and claws for catching and consuming prey. They occupied the top of the food chain in their ecosystems.

Time Period

Cretaceous Early Mesozoic Era

Avetheropoda lived during the Cretaceous Early period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 145.0 to 100.5 million years ago.

The Cretaceous saw continued dinosaur evolution with the rise of ornithopods and early ceratopsians. Flowering plants first appeared and began to transform terrestrial ecosystems. Spinosaurus and other large theropods lived during this time.

Discovery & Naming

Discovery Location Mongolia

Quick Facts

Geologic Period Cretaceous Early
Diet Carnivore

Frequently Asked Questions

When did Avetheropoda live?
Avetheropoda lived during the Cretaceous Early period (Mesozoic Era, 145.0–100.5 million years ago).
What did Avetheropoda eat?
Avetheropoda was a carnivore.
Where were Avetheropoda fossils found?
Fossils of Avetheropoda were found in Mongolia.

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