Struthionidae
Struthionidae
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="struthionidae"></dinofyi-dinosaur>Struthionidae is the avian family of ostriches, with the only living species being Struthio camelus. Fossil struthionids from Tanzania and other African and Eurasian sites document the family's evolutionary history across the Neogene.
Diet & Feeding
Struthionidae 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 | Tanzania |
Quick Facts
| Diet | Herbivore |
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