Ornithomimus
Ornithomimus edmontonicus
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="ornithomimus"></dinofyi-dinosaur>Ornithomimus means bird mimic, reflecting its ostrich-like appearance. Recent discoveries show adults had wing-like feathered structures on their arms, while juveniles did not, suggesting the feathers were used for display or brooding.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Human Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Uzunluk | 3.8 m | about the size of a human adult |
| Height | 1.4 m | — |
| Ağırlık | 170 kg | about 2 adult humans |
Diet & Feeding
Ornithomimus had a varied diet that included both plants and animals. Omnivorous dinosaurs were versatile feeders, able to exploit multiple food sources, which gave them an advantage in changing environments.
Time Period
Ornithomimus 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
| Adlandıran | Othniel Charles Marsh |
| Keşif Yılı | 1890 |
| Keşif Yeri | Alberta, Canada |
Sınıflandırma
Bird-mimic dinosaurs
Fast-running theropods with toothless beaks resembling modern ostriches. Likely omnivorous. Could reach speeds estimated at 50-60 km/h.
Size Comparison
At 3,8 meters long and 170,0 kg, Ornithomimus was about the size of a human adult and about 2 adult humans.
Other dinosaurs from the same period:
Quick Facts
| Sınıflandırma | Ornithomimosauria |
| Jeolojik Dönem | Cretaceous Late |
| Diyet | Omnivore |
| Boyut | 3.8m long, 1.4m tall, 170.0kg |
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