Apulosauripus federicianus

Apulosauripus federicianus

Icnotáxon de pegadas de dinossauro do Cretáceo da Itália meridional, que preserva rastros de locomoção de dinossauros médios em sedimentos costeiros do Mediterrâneo.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Apulosauripus federicianus 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

Apulosauripus federicianus lived during the Cretaceous Late period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 100,5 to 66,0 million years ago.

A era final dos dinossauros, com espécies icônicas como Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops e Velociraptor. Os dinossauros atingiram sua máxima diversidade antes do impacto catastrófico do asteroide na cratera de Chicxulub encerrar a Era Mesozoica.

Discovery & Naming

Local de descoberta Italy

Quick Facts

Período geológico Cretaceous Late
Dieta Herbivore

Perguntas frequentes

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

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