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Apatosaurus
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This dinosaur is widely known as Brontosaurus (meaning "thunder lizard"), however the correct scientific
name is Apatosaurus (meaning "deceptive lizard").
This is because when
Othniel C. Marsh
discovered the first two fossils
in 1877 and 1879, he did not at first realize that they were adult and
juvenile examples of the same species, and hence gave the two fossils
different names.
Subsequently, it has been realized, that both of these
fossils were after all from
the same species, so only one name should be used: Apatosaurus is the correct
name, because it is was the first name used.
Apatosaurus was a massive herbivore
(plant-eater) that lived during the
late Jurassic period
157 to 146 million years ago in western
North America. An adult Apatosaurus measured
70 feet (21.3 meters) long,
and weighed a massive 33 tons.
When it was first discovered, many
scientists believed that
Apatosaurus was so huge that it could not have supported its weight on
dry land, and therefore must have lived partially submerged in water. If
you look at older books about dinosaurs, you may often see Apatosaurus depicted
in this way. More recent research and discoveries
(including the discovery of fossilized footprints),
however suggests that Apatosaurus probably
did live on dry land, and probably was a grazing animal that lived in herds.
Other interesting facts about Apatosaurus include:
- Apatosaurus
was a close relative
of
Diplodocus.
Apatosaurus was not as long as its relative, but it was more
bulky.
- Apatosaurus could have reared up on its front legs and brought them
down with crushing force on an attacker, or used its tail as a whip
in defense.
- Although most scientists believe that Apatosaurus went extinct many
millions of years ago, some cryptozoologists (people who search for
rumored or mythical animals whose existence is uncertain) have suggested
that an animal rumored to be living in the Congo River basin,
known as "Mokele-Mbembe", might possibly be a surviving
Apatosaurus, or perhaps another type of sauropod dinosaur. However,
although there have been numerous expeditions to hunt for Mokele-Mbembe,
there is currently no definitive proof of its existence.
For more information see
Living Dinosaurs?
Apatosaurus (Brontosaurus) was a herbivore (plant-eater) that lived from 157 to 146 million years ago
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Apatosaurus Facts
Here is a summary of some of the key facts about Apatosaurus:
- Apatosaurus was a genus of dinosaur.
- Although "Apatosaurus" is the correct scientific name of this genus of dinosaur, the name "Brontosaurus" is also sometimes used. Apatosaurus has two names, because its discoverer, Othniel C. Marsh did not realize that two different fossil specimens (described in 1877 and 1879 respectively) were actually juvenile and adult examples of the same animal.
- "Apatosaurus" means "deceptive lizard" ("Brontosaurus" means "thunder lizard").
- Apatosaurus was a member of the Saurischia ("lizard-hipped") order of dinosaurs. What this means, is that although Apatosaurus was not closely related to lizards, it did have similarly shaped pelvic bones.
- Apatosaurus was a Sauropod - a member of a group of related large quadrupedal herbivorous (plant-eating) dinosaur with long necks.
- Apatosaurus lived between about 157 million years ago and 146 million years ago, during the Jurassic period.
- Apatosaurus lived in North America.
- Apatosaurus was a herbivore (plant-eater).
- Apatosaurus was about 70 feet (21.3 meters) long.
- Apatosaurus weighed about 33 tons.
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Apatosaurus Books
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By Heather Sadler
Picture Window Books
Released: February 1st, 2018
Paperback (24 pages)
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An Apatosaurus Would NOT Make a Good Spy (Dinosaur Daydreams)- Manufacturer: Picture Window Books
- Brand: Picture Window Books
- ISBN: 1515821323
- EAN: 9781515821328
Details:- Paperback
- Format: Picture Book
- Edition: Reprint
- Number of Pages: 24
- Author: Heather Sadler
- Publication Date: February 1st, 2018
- Release Date: February 1st, 2018
Physical Description:- Size: 10.8 Inches by 8.7 Inches by 0.2 Inches
- Weight: 0.26 Pounds
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By Sally Ann Lee
Capstone Press
Released: April 1st, 2015
Hardcover (32 pages)
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Apatosaurus (Little Paleontologist)- Manufacturer: Capstone Press
- Brand: Capstone Press
- ISBN: 149142379X
- EAN: 9781491423790
- PartNumber: illustrations
Details:- Hardcover
- Format: Illustrated
- Edition: Illustrated
- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: Sally Ann Lee
- Publication Date: April 1st, 2015
- Release Date: April 1st, 2015
Physical Description:- Size: 8.99999999082 Inches by 5.99999999388 Inches by 0.37401574765 Inches
- Weight: 0.5 Pounds
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By Annette Bay Pimentel
Amicus Ink
Released: August 29th, 2017
Paperback (24 pages)
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Do You Really Want to Meet Apatosaurus? (Do You Really Want to Meet a Dinosaur?)- Manufacturer: Amicus Ink
- Brand: Amicus Ink
- ISBN: 1681521377
- EAN: 9781681521374
- PartNumber: 43187-46044
Details:- Paperback
- Format: Illustrated
- Edition: Illustrated
- Number of Pages: 24
- Author: Annette Bay Pimentel
- Publication Date: August 29th, 2017
- Release Date: August 29th, 2017
Physical Description:- Size: 8.375 Inches by 9.125 Inches by 0.125 Inches
- Weight: 0.2 Pounds
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By Daija Bowers
Independently published
Released: October 13th, 2020
Paperback (110 pages)
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Apatosaurus Composition Book- Manufacturer: Independently published
- EAN: 9798697121108
Details:- Paperback
- Number of Pages: 110
- Author: Daija Bowers
- Publication Date: October 13th, 2020
- Release Date: October 13th, 2020
Physical Description:- Size: 9.0 Inches by 6.0 Inches by 0.25 Inches
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By Jeannette Lester
Independently published
Released: October 12th, 2020
Paperback (110 pages)
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Apatosaurus workbook- Manufacturer: Independently published
- EAN: 9798697019382
Details:- Paperback
- Number of Pages: 110
- Author: Jeannette Lester
- Publication Date: October 12th, 2020
- Release Date: October 12th, 2020
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By Charlie Miles
Independently published
Released: October 11th, 2020
Paperback (110 pages)
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Apatosaurus Paperback- Manufacturer: Independently published
- EAN: 9798696423906
Details:- Paperback
- Number of Pages: 110
- Author: Charlie Miles
- Publication Date: October 11th, 2020
- Release Date: October 11th, 2020
Physical Description:- Size: 9.0 Inches by 6.0 Inches by 0.25 Inches
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By Tammy Gagne
Pebble Books
Released: August 1st, 2018
Paperback (24 pages)
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Apatosaurus: A 4D Book (Dinosaurs)- Manufacturer: Pebble
- Brand: Pebble Books
- ISBN: 1515795586
- EAN: 9781515795582
Details:- Paperback
- Number of Pages: 24
- Author: Tammy Gagne
- Publication Date: August 1st, 2018
- Release Date: August 1st, 2018
Physical Description:- Size: 8.8 Inches by 10.6 Inches by 0.2 Inches
- Weight: 0.3 Pounds
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