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Parasaurolophus
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Parasaurolophus was a large plant-eating dinosaur that lived in
North America during the late Cretaceous period,
about 76 to 74 Million
years ago.
Parasaurolophus was 33 feet (10 meters) long, 16 feet (4.9 meters) tall,
and weighed about 3 to 4 tons.
The crest on its head was up to 6 feet (1.8 meters) long and hollow,
and it is for this feature that the creature was named: its name means
"near crested lizard" and was chosen in reference to
Saurolophus.
Skulls with shorter crests have been found. At first, it was believed that
these were from a different species, but now scientists believe that
females had shorter crests than the males. Scientists generally believe
that the crests were used to help visually recognize other members of the same
species, as well as for making sounds.
An unique feature of Parasaurolophus, is a notch that appears in its
backbone. One possibility is that the crest may have fitted into this
notch when the animal was running through dense forest, using the crest could
as deflector to push away low hanging branches.
Parasaurolophus Timeline:
Parasaurolophus was a herbivore (plant-eater) that lived from 76 to 74 million years ago
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Parasaurolophus Facts
Here is a summary of some of the key facts about Parasaurolophus:
- Parasaurolophus was a genus of dinosaur.
- "Parasaurolophus" means "near crested lizard".
- Parasaurolophus was a member of the Ornithischia ("bird-hipped") order of dinosaurs. What this means, is that although Parasaurolophus was not closely related to birds, it did have similarly shaped pelvic bones.
- Parasaurolophus was a Hadrosaur (usually known as "duck-billed dinosaur") - a member of a group of related herbivorous (plant-eating) dinosaurs that were very successful in the Cretaceous period.
- Parasaurolophus lived between about 76 million years ago and 74 million years ago, during the late Cretaceous period.
- Parasaurolophus lived in North America.
- Parasaurolophus was a herbivore (plant-eater).
- Parasaurolophus was about 33 feet (10 meters) long, and 16 feet (4.9 meters) tall.
- Parasaurolophus weighed about 3 or 4 tons.
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By Kathryn Clay
Capstone Press Released: February 1st, 2019 Paperback (32 pages)
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- Brand: Capstone Press
- ISBN: 154356013X
- EAN: 9781543560138
Details:- Paperback
- Edition: Reprint
- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: Kathryn Clay
- Publication Date: February 1st, 2019
- Release Date: February 1st, 2019
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By Mike Clark
Kidhaven Publishing Released: January 15th, 2018 Library Binding (24 pages)
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Click Here | Description: Parasaurolophus (All about Dinosaurs)- Manufacturer: Kidhaven Publishing
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- ISBN: 1534523529
- EAN: 9781534523524
Details:- Product Category: Library Binding
- Format: Illustrated
- Edition: Illustrated
- Number of Pages: 24
- Author: Mike Clark
- Publication Date: January 15th, 2018
- Release Date: January 15th, 2018
Physical Description:- Size: 8.6 Inches by 8.7 Inches by 0.3 Inches
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By David West
Gareth Stevens Publishing Released: August 15th, 2010 Library Binding (32 pages)
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Click Here | Description: Parasaurolophus and Other Duck-Billed and Beaked Herbivores (Dinosaurs!)- Manufacturer: Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library
- Brand: Gareth Stevens Publishing
- ISBN: 1433942275
- EAN: 9781433942273
Details:- Product Category: Library Binding
- Format: Illustrated
- Edition: Illustrated
- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: David West
- Publication Date: August 15th, 2010
- Release Date: August 15th, 2010
Physical Description:- Size: 11.25 Inches by 9.5 Inches by 0.5 Inches
- Weight: 0.84 Pounds
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By Enrique Fiesta
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Released: January 23rd, 2015 Paperback (54 pages)
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- ISBN: 1507689721
- EAN: 9781507689721
- PartNumber: colour illustrations
Details:- Paperback
- Number of Pages: 54
- Authors: Enrique Fiesta, John Davidson
- Publication Date: January 23rd, 2015
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By Sandra Markle
Scholastic Inc. Released: December 26th, 2018 Paperback (32 pages)
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Click Here | Description: What If You Had T. Rex Teeth?: And Other Dinosaur Parts- Manufacturer: Scholastic Inc.
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- ISBN: 1338271393
- EAN: 9781338271393
- PartNumber: Illustrations, unspecified
Details:- Paperback
- Format: Illustrated
- Edition: Illustrated
- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: Sandra Markle
- Publication Date: December 26th, 2018
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By Rebecca Sabelko
Epic Released: August 1st, 2020 Library Binding (24 pages)
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Click Here | Description: Parasaurolophus (World of Dinosaurs)- Manufacturer: Bellwether Media
- Brand: Epic
- ISBN: 1644872935
- EAN: 9781644872932
Details:- Product Category: Library Binding
- Format: Illustrated
- Edition: Illustrated
- Number of Pages: 24
- Author: Rebecca Sabelko
- Publication Date: August 1st, 2020
- Release Date: August 1st, 2020
Physical Description:- Size: 9.1 Inches by 6.7 Inches by 0.3 Inches
- Weight: 0.5 Pounds
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By Ted Menten
Dover Publications Released: August 1st, 1989 Paperback (8 pages)
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Click Here | Description: The Little Dinosaurs Stained Glass Coloring Book (Dover Stained Glass Coloring Book)- Manufacturer: Dover Publications
- Brand: Dover Publications
- ISBN: 0486260496
- UPC: 800759260492
- EANs: 9780486260495, 0800759260492
- PartNumber: 260496
Details:- Paperback
- Format: Coloring Book
- Number of Pages: 8
- Author: Ted Menten
- Publication Date: August 1st, 1989
- Release Date: August 1st, 1989
Physical Description:- Size: 5.62 Inches by 4.17 Inches by 0.06 Inches
- Weight: 0.03747858454 Pounds
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- Brand: Jurassic World Toys
- Model: GMC96
- UPC: 887961851984
- EAN: 0887961851984
- PartNumber: GMC96
Details:- Product Category: Toy
- Publication Date: July 4th, 2020
- Release Date: July 4th, 2020
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- Brand: Aurora
- Model: 32112
- UPC: 092943321120
- EAN: 0092943321120
- PartNumber: 32112
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 10.0 Inches by 7.0 Inches by 16.0 Inches
- Weight: 0.4850169764 Pounds
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- PartNumber: 55004
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 5.905511805 Inches by 2.362204722 Inches by 2.362204722 Inches
- Weight: 0.4 Pounds
- Color: Multi
Features:- PART OF THE DINOSAUR COLLECTION - A dinosaur from the Upper Cretaceous period, the Parasaurolophus could measure up to 10 m and weigh more than 2 tonnes. This large herbivore with a flat snout is known for the long bony crest on its head.
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- Brand: Class Collections
- UPC: 633303867188
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- PartNumber: ZHT074
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 17.0 Inches by 7.0 Inches by 5.0 Inches
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Features:- Ankylosaurus Triceratops Parasaurolophus Toy Animal Figurine Playset includes a ankylosaurus, a triceratops, and a Parasaurolophus
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- Model: 88141
- UPC: 793631520930
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- PartNumber: 88141
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 4.3307 Inches by 4.7244 Inches by 1.9685 Inches
- Weight: 0.15873282864 Pounds
Features:- FUN FACTS: Parasaurolophus means "like saurolophus". The male parasaurolophus’ head carried a long curving and hollow crest thought to be used for both making a trumpeting sound and as a symbol of recognition. The female’s crest was shorter and more curving.
- PALEONTOLOGIST APPROVED: Working with experts from across the globe, Collecta hand-painted figurines are all factually accurate and paleontologist-approved, so little ones get to learn while they play.
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- PRODUCT SPECS: Parasaurolophus measures 4.7"L x 4.3"H
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- Brand: Papo
- Model: 55085
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Details:Physical Description:- Size: 1.0 Inches by 1.0 Inches by 1.0 Inches
Features:- Stimulate and inspire imagination of children
- Hand painted
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- Extreme care taken with product quality and safety
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- Model: 24263
- UPC: 092389242638
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- PartNumber: 24263
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 12.5 Inches by 13.0 Inches by 5.0 Inches
Features:- Bright and colorful Parasaurolophus stuffed dino, eco friendly fill made of recycled water bottles, fun design with printed fabric, soft, cuddly, highly detailed.
- Educational; teaches children about dinosaurs and dino species.
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- Model: GDT41
- UPC: 887961752045
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- PartNumber: GDT41
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 7.0 Inches by 13.5 Inches by 3.0 Inches
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- EAN: 3760314081009
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