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Dilong
Dilong was a carnivore (meat-eater) that lived in
China
during the early Cretaceous period,
about 130 million years ago.
It is one the earliest members of the the Tyrannosauroid superfamily of dinosaurs.
The type specimen of Dilong is about 5¼ feet (1.6 meters) long, however it is believed
this is a juvenile individual and that adults may have grown to perhaps 6½ (2 meters) or more
in length. The type specimen also shows fossilized
skin impressions around the tail and jaw, and seem to depict feathers or proto-feathers. It should be noted however
that:
- The feathers or proto-feathers differ from those of modern birds in that they do not contain a central shaft.
- Dilong was not able to fly or glide. It is therefore thought that the primary function of its feathers must
have been for warmth.
- Fossilized skin impressions of some other
members of the Tyrannosauroid superfamily (althogh none of adult Dilong) have also been found. These skin
impressions appear to show the pebbly scales. As a result it is not clear whether Dilong differed from
other Tyrannosauroids by having feathers at all, whether feathers were perhaps found only on some parts of
Tyrannosauroids' bodies, whether juvenile Tyrannosauroids had feathers and lost they as they grew older and larger,
or some of combination of the previous hypotheses is correct.
The name Dilong means "emperor dragon" and is reference
to the animal being related to
Tyrannosaurus rex
(whose name of course means "tyrant lizard king").
Dilong was a carnivore (meat-eater) that lived about 130 million years ago
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Dilong Facts
Here is a summary of some of the key facts about Dilong:
- Dilong was a genus of dinosaur.
- "Dilong" means "emperor dragon".
- Dilong was a member of the Saurischia ("lizard-hipped") order of dinosaurs. What this means, is that although Dilong was not closely related to lizards, it did have similarly shaped pelvic bones.
- Dilong was a Theropod - a member of a group of related bipedal dinosaurs that included the ancestors of birds (although Dilong was not itself an ancestor of birds).
- Dilong lived about 130 million years ago, during the Cretaceous period.
- Dilong lived in China.
- Dilong was a carnivore (meat-eater).
- Dilong was atleast 5¼ feet (1.6 meters) long, and perhaps as long as 6½ feet (2 meters) or even a little more.
Dilong Pictures and Posters
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Here are some Dilong pictures and posters:
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General Louis-Etienne Dulong de Rosnay
9" X 12"
Giclee Print
Artist: Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres.
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Scenic View of Rice Paddies
16" X 12"
Photographic Print
Artist: Karen Kasmauski.
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Vietnamese Infant's Feet with a Bell around the Ankle
16" X 12"
Photographic Print
Artist: Karen Kasmauski.
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General Louis-Etienne Dulong De Rosnay, 1818
9" X 12"
Giclee Print
Artist: Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres.
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Dulong at Pesaro
16" X 12"
Giclee Print
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Traditional Home of the Lisu, Nu and Dulong Peoples, near Gongshan, China
24" X 18"
Photographic Print
Artist: Pete Oxford.
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Traditional Home of the Lisu, Nu and Dulong Peoples, near Gongshan, China
24" X 18"
Photographic Print
Artist: Pete Oxford.
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Dulong Quiver Bag, Gongshan County, Yunnan Province, China
18" X 24"
Photographic Print
Artist: Pete Oxford.
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Dilong Toys
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Safari
Toy
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Click Here | - 6" L x 3" H (15 x 7.5 cm)
- Model Size: 6" L x 3" H (15.2 x 7.6 cm)
Product Description:
For over 25 years, Safari Ltd has been proud to provide this premier line of scale model, dinosaur collectibles. These award winning dinosaur replicas are authenticated by the paleontologists of the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, who houses the largest collection of dinosaur fossils in the world. Each Carnegie dinosaur can have up to 25 steps of hand painting to ensure the highest quality in the world marketplace. The scale of these dinos are either 1:20 or 1:40. Detailed educational information in 5 languages are provided with each replica. All our products are phthalate-free and thoroughly safety tested to safeguard your child's health. Safari Ltd takes pride in providing breathtaking, innovative and value priced figures for now over 3 generations. Each January, Safari Ltd introduces 2 new Carnegie models to encourage the collectibility of such an intriguing line. |
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Safari
Toy
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Click Here | - Made with the Best Quality Material with your child in mind.
Product Description:
For over 25 years, Safari Ltd has been proud to provide this premier line of scale model, dinosaur collectibles. These award winning dinosaur replicas are authenticated by the paleontologists of the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, who houses the largest collection of dinosaur fossils in the world. Each Carnegie dinosaur can have up to 25 steps of hand painting to ensure the highest quality in the world marketplace. The scale of these dinos are either 1:20 or 1:40. Detailed educational information in 5 languages are provided with each replica. All our products are phthalate-free and thoroughly safety tested to safeguard your child's health. Safari Ltd takes pride in providing breathtaking, innovative and value priced figures for now over 3 generations. Each January, Safari Ltd introduces 2 new Carnegie models to encourage the collectibility of such an intriguing line. Featured is our Carnegie Collection Dilong Size: 6" L x 3" H (15 x 7.5 cm). Suggested age 3 and up |
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