Marplesornis novaezealandiae

Marplesornis novaezealandiae

† Neoanomoepus mcaleesei is a second ichnospecies of small ornithopod tracks from Early Cretaceous Australia. These high-latitude Gondwanan track sites provide evidence for diverse ornithopod communities inhabiting polar and subpolar environments of southern Australia.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Marplesornis novaezealandiae 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

Lokasi Penemuan New Zealand

Quick Facts

Diet Carnivore

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What did Marplesornis novaezealandiae eat?
Marplesornis novaezealandiae was a carnivore.
Where were Marplesornis novaezealandiae fossils found?
Fossils of Marplesornis novaezealandiae were found in New Zealand.

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