Spatula platalea
Spatula platalea
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Diet & Feeding
Herbivore
Spatula platalea 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
| Discovery Location | Argentina |
Quick Facts
| Diet | Herbivore |
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Spatula platalea eat?
Spatula platalea was a herbivore.
Where were Spatula platalea fossils found?
Fossils of Spatula platalea were found in Argentina.
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