Gastornis minor
Gastornis minor
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="gastornis-minor"></dinofyi-dinosaur>† Gastornis minor — a smaller Eocene flightless bird from France. Herbivore with a proportionally large crushing beak despite smaller overall size compared to G. parisiensis. From French Eocene deposits; the minor species demonstrates intrageneric size variation within the genus.
Diet & Feeding
Gastornis minor 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
| Lieu de découverte | France |
Quick Facts
| Alimentation | Herbivore |
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