Alca grandis
Alca grandis
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="alca-grandis"></dinofyi-dinosaur>Alca grandis is an extinct large auk from the Pliocene (~3-4 Ma) of England. Larger than the modern Razorbill, it was a seabird of the North Atlantic that dove for fish. Known from the Coralline and Red Crag formations of East Anglia, it was described by Lydekker in the 19th century. It represents a lineage of large Pliocene Alca auks that preceded modern species.
Diet & Feeding
Alca grandis 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.
Discovery & Naming
| Lieu de découverte | United States |
Quick Facts
| Alimentation | Carnivore |
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