Zby atlanticus

Zby atlanticus

† Zby atlanticus is a Late Jurassic turiasaurian sauropod from the Lourinhã Formation of Portugal. Named for the Portuguese paleontologist Georg Zbyszewski, it represents one of the more completely known European turiasaurian sauropods from the Jurassic.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Zby atlanticus 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

Jurassic Late Mesozoic Era

Zby atlanticus lived during the Jurassic Late period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 161.5 to 145.0 million years ago.

恐龙最具代表性的时期之一。腕龙、梁龙等巨型蜥脚类与异特龙等掠食者并肩而行。已知最早的鸟类始祖鸟在此时期出现。莫里森组保存了这一时期非凡的化石记录。

Discovery & Naming

发现地点 Portugal

Quick Facts

地质时代 Jurassic Late
食性 Herbivore

常见问题

When did Zby atlanticus live?
Zby atlanticus lived during the Jurassic Late period (Mesozoic Era, 161.5–145.0 million years ago).
What did Zby atlanticus eat?
Zby atlanticus was a herbivore.
Where were Zby atlanticus fossils found?
Fossils of Zby atlanticus were found in Portugal.

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