Lambeosaurinae

Lambeosaurinae

† Marshosaurus bicentesimus was a medium-sized tetanuran theropod from the Late Jurassic of Utah. Found in the Cleveland-Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry, it was a carnivore approximately 4-5m long, whose phylogenetic placement has historically fluctuated among Jurassic theropods.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Lambeosaurinae 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.

Time Period

Cretaceous Late Mesozoic Era

Lambeosaurinae lived during the Cretaceous Late period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 100.5 to 66.0 million years ago.

The final age of dinosaurs, featuring iconic species like Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, and Velociraptor. Dinosaurs reached their peak diversity before the catastrophic asteroid impact at the Chicxulub crater ended the Mesozoic Era.

Discovery & Naming

खोज स्थान United States

Quick Facts

भूवैज्ञानिक युग Cretaceous Late
आहार Herbivore

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

When did Lambeosaurinae live?
Lambeosaurinae lived during the Cretaceous Late period (Mesozoic Era, 100.5–66.0 million years ago).
What did Lambeosaurinae eat?
Lambeosaurinae was a herbivore.
Where were Lambeosaurinae fossils found?
Fossils of Lambeosaurinae were found in United States.

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