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Alectrosaurus
Alectrosaurus was an Asian
Theropod dinosaur
that is related to Tyrannosaurus rex.
It was a carnivore (meat-eater), and lived in what is today the Gobi desert in
Mongolia and China,
during late Cretaceous period,
between about 83 and 74 million years ago.
Alectrosaurus was probably a maximum of about 17 feet (5 meters) long, and probably
weighed somewhere between ½ ton and 1 ton. A number of details of the creature
are currently unclear, because only partial fossil
specimens have so far been found. Additionally, some paleontologists have suggested that Alectrosaurus may actually
be a species
of Albertosaurus.
The first
fossil specimen of
Alectrosaurus was discovered by George Olsen in
1923.
It was named by Charles W. Gilmore in
1933.
Literally translated from the Greek, "Alectrosaurus" means "unmarried lizard"
- Gilmore, chose "unmarried" in the sense of "being alone" - at the time
Alectrosaurus was discovered, it was thought to be quite unlike other
Asian dinosaurs - although
part of the reason was this was that a number of
fossil bones from an unrelated
dinosaur were initially also thought to belong to the animal.
Alectrosaurus was a carnivore (meat-eater) that lived from 83 to 74 million years ago
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Alectrosaurus Facts
Here is a summary of some of the key facts about Alectrosaurus:
- Alectrosaurus was a species of dinosaur.
- "Alectrosaurus" means "unmarried lizard". Its name was chosen because when first found, it was very different from the carnivorous Asian dinosaurs then known.
- Alectrosaurus was a member of the Saurischia ("lizard-hipped") order of dinosaurs. What this means, is that although Alectrosaurus was not closely related to lizards, it did have similarly shaped pelvic bones.
- Alectrosaurus was a Theropod - a member of a group of related bipedal dinosaurs that included the ancestors of birds (although Alectrosaurus was not itself an ancestor of birds).
- Alectrosaurus lived between about 83 million years ago and 74 million years ago, during the late Cretaceous period.
- Alectrosaurus lived in what is now the Gobi Desert, in Mongolia and China.
- Alectrosaurus was a carnivore (meat-eater).
- The first fossils of Alectrosaurus were discovered in 1923, and named in 1933. Since then, a number of other partial skeletons have been found.
- Alectrosaurus was about 17 feet (5 meters) long.
- Alectrosaurus probably weighed somewhere between ½ ton and 1 ton.
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- Publication Date: May 28th, 2021
- Release Date: May 28th, 2021
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- Color: Gray
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- PartNumber: K296-7
Physical Description:- Size: 11.0 Inches by 15.0 Inches by 6.0 Inches
- Color: Tyrannosaurus Dino Truck
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Details:Physical Description:- Size: 5.12 Inches by 9.06 Inches by 5.12 Inches
- Weight: 0.8598028218 Pounds
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- Styracosaurus measures 9.3"L x 5.5"H
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Physical Description:- Size: 1.89 Inches by 10.32 Inches by 5.55 Inches
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- Color: Multicolor
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- This kids dinosaur toy creates a T Rex that measures over 4-inch (11cm) tall, a Triceratops toy that measures over 3-inch (9cm) tall and a Pterodactyl that measures over 1-inch (4cm) high, 7-inch (18cm) long and 9inch (25cm) wide
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Details:- Product Category: Accessory
Physical Description:- Size: 5.91 Inches by 13.78 Inches by 3.94 Inches
- Weight: 0.661386786 Pounds
- Color: Green
Features:- This larger-sized Jurassic World Massive Biters dinosaur action figure features realistic moves and animated movement for total battle play control!
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- PartNumber: 056-MegalodonMosasaurus
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Click Here | Description: Jurassic World Dominion Massive Action Ampelosaurus Dinosaur Action Figure with Motion and Sound, Toy Gift with Physical and Digital Play- Manufacturer: Mattel
- Brand: Jurassic World Toys
- Model: HDX50
- UPC: 194735034178
- EAN: 0194735034178
- PartNumber: HDX50
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 6.3976 Inches by 3.248 Inches by 17.8976 Inches
- Weight: 0.96782933018 Pounds
- Color: Multicolor
Features:- Jurassic World Dominion brings new thrills to dinosaur lovers. The super aggressive Ampelosaurus has a cool silhouette and is introduced in the movie!
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- Press the button on top for dramatic CHOMP action. Use the tail to control the attacking NECK MOTION
- See dinosaur play get REAL! Find the hidden DNA code and scan it with any smart device to initiate Augmented Reality options in the free Jurassic World Facts app (Android & iOS). Smart device not included
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RCOMG
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- UPC: 738630369593
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- PartNumber: Dinosaur001-Mosasaurus
Physical Description:- Size: 2.01 Inches by 13.4 Inches by 5.0 Inches
- Color: Mosasaurus
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- Mosasaurus size: 13.4”(L)*5”(W)/34cm(L)*15.5cm(W)
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