Euoplocephalus

Euoplocephalus

† Euoplocephalus — 发现于北美晚白垩世地层的大型甲龙类恐龙属。以全身覆盖骨质甲板、尾部具骨质棒锤(尾锤)著称,是甲龙类最完整的代表之一。体长可达6米,估重约2.5吨,依靠尾锤防御天敌。

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Euoplocephalus 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

Euoplocephalus lived during the Cretaceous Late period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 100.5 to 66.0 million years ago.

恐龙时代的最终篇章,出现了霸王龙、三角龙、伶盗龙等标志性物种。恐龙在奇克苏鲁陨石撞击终结中生代之前达到了多样性顶峰。

Discovery & Naming

发现地点 United States

Quick Facts

地质时代 Cretaceous Late
食性 Herbivore

常见问题

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

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