Megaloolithus megadermus

Megaloolithus megadermus

† Notocolossus gonzalezparejasi was an enormous titanosaur sauropod (~26m, ~60,000kg) from the Late Cretaceous of Mendoza, Argentina. Possessing the largest dinosaur foot known—~1m wide—it was among the most massive land animals ever to walk the Earth.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Megaloolithus megadermus 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

Megaloolithus megadermus 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

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Quick Facts

ยุคธรณีวิทยา Cretaceous Late
อาหาร Herbivore

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

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