Dinornis giganteus
Dinornis giganteus
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="dinornis-giganteus"></dinofyi-dinosaur>†Dinornis giganteus is one of the largest species of giant moa from New Zealand, possibly standing up to 3.6 m in height. Females were substantially larger than males due to extreme sexual size dimorphism — a feature confusing early taxonomists who described them as multiple species. This flightless herbivore was a dominant browser in New Zealand's pre-human forests.
Diet & Feeding
Dinornis giganteus 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
| Lugar de descubrimiento | New Zealand |
Quick Facts
| Dieta | Herbivore |
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