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Diplodocus
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Diplodocus was a massive plant-eater (herbivore) that lived in the
Jurassic period,
155 to 145 million years ago, in North America.
Diplodocus was usually around 85 feet (25.9 meters) long, although some specimens were
as long as 100 feet (30.5 meters).
Most of its length was taken up its 24 feet (7.3 meters) neck, and its 46 feet (14 meters)
tail. Its body was only about 13 feet (4 meters) long, and its head was comparatively
tiny, just 2 feet (60 centimeters) long.
Diplodocus probably only weighed around 11 tons, about one third as much
as Apatosaurus, and only
about one eighth as much as
Brachiosaurus.
The first
fossil
skeleton of Diplodocus was found at Como Bluff,
Wyoming
by Benjamin Mudge and Samuel Wendell Williston in 1878. This specimen was
named Diplodocus longus (meaning "long double-beam")
by
Othniel C. Marsh.
Fossils of
Diplodocus are common, and many other specimens have been found, except
for the skull which is usually missing, even from otherwise complete
skeletons.
Over the years, there has been much debate over Diplodocus' posture
and lifestyle:
- Othniel C. Marsh,
originally suggested the creature was probably aquatic based on the position
of the animal's nasal openings in the skull. However, this theory
has subsequently been discarded based on the fact that the water pressure on
the animal's chest wall would have made it impossible for Diplodocus
to breathe.
- An alternative explanation for the position of the nasal openings that
has been proposed, is that Diplodocus may have had a trunk. However,
research regarding the animal's facial nerve and positioning of Diplodocus'
nostrils does not seem to support this theory.
- When Diplodocus was first discovered, it was often depicted with its
limbs splayed in a sprawling lizard-like posture. This theory was also rejected:
in this case, W. J. Holland demonstrated, that because of the great
size of the animal's rib cage, a sprawling posture would have meant that
the animal could only walk with the help of large trenches to pull its
belly through!
- Although many depictions of Diplodocus show the animal with its head
up high, some scientists now argue that such a posture would not have been
possible, simply because the heart would not have been able to sustain the
blood pressure necessary to get enough oxygen to the brain. Additionally, in
further support of this position, it has been argued that the structure of
Diplodocus' neck vertebrae would not have permitted the animal to bend
its neck far upwards.
- Evidence has recently been found, suggesting
that Diplodocus and its relatives may have had
spines made of keratin on its back, perhaps similar to
the spines found on modern Iguanas.
Diplodocus is depicted with this feature in
Walking with Dinosaurs.
Diplodocus was a herbivore (plant-eater) that lived from 155 to 145 million years ago
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Diplodocus Facts
Here is a summary of some of the key facts about Diplodocus:
- Diplodocus was a genus of dinosaur.
- "Diplodocus" means "double beam" (referring to double-beamed bones in the underside of its tail). The name was chosen by Othniel C. Marsh in 1878.
- Diplodocus was a member of the Saurischia ("lizard-hipped") order of dinosaurs. What this means, is that although Diplodocus was not closely related to lizards, it did have similarly shaped pelvic bones.
- Diplodocus was a Sauropod - a member of a group of related large quadrupedal herbivorous (plant-eating) dinosaur with long necks.
- Diplodocus lived between about 155 million years ago and 145 million years ago, during the Jurassic period.
- Diplodocus lived in North America.
- Diplodocus was a herbivore (plant-eater).
- Diplodocus is thought to have been a grazer, and probably could not have raised its head very far above the ground level.
- Diplodocus was usually about 85 feet (25.9 meters) long, although sometimes it grew as long as 100 feet (30.5 meters).
- Diplodocus weighed about 11 tons.
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Diplodocus Toys
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Safari
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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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Product Description:
The fun will be endless with these highly detailed replicas of your favorite dinosaurs from the Dinosauria collection. You'll be back in the time when dinosaurs ruled the earth. Dinos are made from slightly flexible pvc plastic. Set includes: Pteranodon, Diplodocus, Parasaurolophus. Size ranges from about 3.5 up to 6 inches long including tails. |
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Product Description:
This appealing science kit by All4LessShop features stimulation of chilren's curiosity kids dig up replica, snap-together bones of a dinosaur, reassemble the pieces and paint the skeleton for display in their very own dinosaur museum. It helps children to learn to be more patient and creat their desire to explore unknown world keepon Measures 5.6 x 1.77 x 7.16 inches.A great value, this science kit would make a cute gift for any child! |
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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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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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The herbivorous Brachiosaurus was one of the largest animals ever to walk the earth, and has become one of the most famous of all dinosaurs. Estimated to be approximately 82 feet in length and was probably able to raise its head about 42 ft above ground level. Each Brachiosaurus figurine comes with a descriptive card and a human figurine that represents a 6' person to show size relation. |
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Diplodocus Books
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By Riehecky
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Text and illustrations present the life of the dinosaur known as the diplodocus. Includes information on how this prehistoric animal looked, along with its behavior. |
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By Daniel Nunn
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With life-like illustrations and simple text, books in this series introduce children to different dinosaurs and their unique characteristics. Children learn the features of each dinosaur, what they ate, and whether they were predator or prey to other dinosaurs. The books also introduce fossils and how they play a role in our knowledge of dinosaurs existence. In this book, children learn about the features of Diplodocus, what Diplodocus ate, and how it defended itself against other dinosaurs. |
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By Rob Shone
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By Michael William Skrepnick
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By Fabio Marco
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By Scott E. Sutton
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In book 2 of The Adventures of Dinosaur Dog, Banjo and Lee travel back in time to rescue a young Diplodcus from ferocious carnivors. Can they find the Diplodicus herd in time to save the Dinky Diplodicus and return to their own time? With Dino on the trail and a little help from a new ally, they may have a chance. |
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By Karen Wallace
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Created by an award-winning team, these exciting dinosaur picture books allow readers to enter the world of these awesome prehistoric predators as they go about their day. See where they lived, what they ate, how they fought—and feel what it was like to be the most powerful creature on earth! Follow a young Diplodocus searching for food in the forest. See a sharp-toothed Allosaurus attacked as she eats. Watch the herd rush to save her! Will they reach her in time? |
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By Daniel Cohen
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Describes what is known of the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of this long-necked and long-tailed dinosaur. |
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By Peter Dodson
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By Joanne Mattern
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