Magnapaulia laticaudus

Magnapaulia laticaudus

† Murusraptor barrosaensis was a megaraptoran theropod (~6-7m) from the Late Cretaceous of Neuquén, Argentina. Well-preserved material including skull bones revealed anatomical details of megaraptoran cranial anatomy, helping resolve long-standing questions about this enigmatic theropod group.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Magnapaulia laticaudus 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

Magnapaulia laticaudus 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 Mexico

Quick Facts

地质时代 Cretaceous Late
食性 Herbivore

常见问题

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

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