Galloanserae

Galloanserae

superorder of birds

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Galloanserae 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

Galloanserae 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

Local de descoberta United States

Quick Facts

Período geológico Cretaceous Late
Dieta Herbivore

Perguntas frequentes

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

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