Saltasaurus loricatus

Saltasaurus loricatus

萨尔塔龙,白垩纪晚期的泰坦巨龙类恐龙。发现于阿根廷,背部具有骨质甲板,是有甲蜥脚类的典型代表。

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Saltasaurus loricatus 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

Saltasaurus loricatus 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 Argentina

Quick Facts

地质时代 Cretaceous Late
食性 Herbivore

常见问题

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

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