Gastornis laurenti
Gastornis laurenti
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="gastornis-laurenti"></dinofyi-dinosaur>† Gastornis laurenti — an Eocene giant flightless bird from France. Large herbivore with a massive beak for crushing hard plant material. Isocandid Paleogene fauna; Gastornis was among the largest birds of the Paleocene-Eocene period. Named for paleontologist Laurent.
Diet & Feeding
Gastornis laurenti 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.
Discovery & Naming
| Место открытия | France |
Quick Facts
| Питание | Herbivore |
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