Glacialisaurus hammeri

Glacialisaurus hammeri

† Glacialisaurus hammeri — a Early Jurassic dinosaur from Antarctica. Taxon. Discovered in Antarctica; contributes to the local paleofaunal record. Discovered in Antarctica; contributes to the local paleofaunal record.

Time Period

Jurassic Early Mesozoic Era

Glacialisaurus hammeri lived during the Jurassic Early period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 201,4 to 174,7 million years ago.

After the Triassic-Jurassic extinction, dinosaurs rapidly diversified and became the dominant land vertebrates. Early sauropods and theropods began to evolve larger body sizes.

Discovery & Naming

Lieu de découverte Antarctica

Quick Facts

Période géologique Jurassic Early

Questions fréquentes

When did Glacialisaurus hammeri live?
Glacialisaurus hammeri lived during the Jurassic Early period (Mesozoic Era, 201.4–174.7 million years ago).
Where were Glacialisaurus hammeri fossils found?
Fossils of Glacialisaurus hammeri were found in Antarctica.

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