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Plateosaurus
Plateosaurus was a herbivore (plant-eater) that lived in
Europe
during the late Triassic period,
between about 222 and 218 million years ago.
Plateosaurus was about 20 to 33 feet (6 to 10 meters) long, and weighed something in the region of 0.7
tons. It appears to have been quite a common animal, and
fossils of Plateosaurus
have been found in a number of locations including in
France,
Germany,
Switzerland,
and Greenland.
In fact,
fossils of
Plateosaurus were even found in a rock core removed by oil-drillers from
deep under the North Sea!
Plateosaurus was one of the earliest dinosaurs to be scientifically described.
The first description of the animal was published in 1837 by
Hermann von Meyer, based on
fossils discovered
three years earlier by
Johann Friedrich Engelhardt at Heroldsberg (which is near
Nuremberg)
in Germany.
Plateosaurus was a herbivore (plant-eater) that lived from 222 to 218 million years ago
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Plateosaurus Facts
Here is a summary of some of the key facts about Plateosaurus:
- Plateosaurus was a genus of dinosaur.
- "Plateosaurus" means "flat lizard".
- Plateosaurus was a member of the Saurischia ("lizard-hipped") order of dinosaurs. What this means, is that although Plateosaurus was not closely related to lizards, it did have similarly shaped pelvic bones.
- Plateosaurus was a Prosauropod - a member of a group of related early herbivorous (plant-eating) dinosaurs which had long necks, small heads, shorter forelimbs than hind limbs, and a thumb claw.
- Plateosaurus lived between about 222 million years ago and 218 million years ago, during the Triassic period.
- Plateosaurus lived in Europe. Fossils of the animal have been found in Germany, France, Switzerland, Greenland, and even in rocks recovered from under the North Sea.
- Plateosaurus was a herbivore (plant-eater).
- Plateosaurus was about 20 to 33 feet (6 to 10 meters) long.
- Plateosaurus weighed about 0.7 tons.
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Plateosaurus Books
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Abbeville Kids
Released: August 19th, 2008
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The Journey: Plateosaurus (Dinosaurs) (v. 1)- Manufacturer: Abbeville Kids
- ISBN: 0789209780
- EAN: 9780789209788
Details:- Hardcover
- Number of Pages: 63
- Publication Date: August 19th, 2008
- Release Date: August 19th, 2008
Physical Description:- Size: 11.5 Inches by 8.0 Inches by 0.5 Inches
- Weight: 1.1 Pounds
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By Catherine Veitch
Miles Kelly Publishing Ltd
Released: May 16th, 2019
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Dinosaur Adventures: Plateosaurus - The selfish dinosaurs- Manufacturer: Miles Kelly Publishing Ltd
- ISBN: 1786178516
- EAN: 9781786178510
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Details:- Paperback
- Author: Catherine Veitch
- Publication Date: May 16th, 2019
- Release Date: May 16th, 2019
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- Weight: 0.38801358112 Pounds
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By Henley Miller
Cavendish Square
Released: August 1st, 2014
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Meet Plateosaurus (Age of Dinosaurs)- Manufacturer: Cavendish Square
- ISBN: 1627127976
- EAN: 9781627127974
- PartNumber: colour illustrations, maps
Details:- Product Category: Library Binding
- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: Henley Miller
- Publication Date: August 1st, 2014
- Release Date: August 1st, 2014
Physical Description:- Size: 10.75 Inches by 8.5 Inches by 0.5 Inches
- Weight: 0.83 Pounds
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By Fabio Marco
Blackbirch
Released: April 6th, 2007
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Plateosaurus (Dinosaur Profiles)- Manufacturer: Blackbirch
- ISBN: 1410307441
- EAN: 9781410307446
Details:- Hardcover
- Number of Pages: 32
- Authors: Fabio Marco, Dalla Vecchia
- Publication Date: April 6th, 2007
- Release Date: April 6th, 2007
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By Catherine Veitch
Windmill Books
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Plateosaurus: The Selfish Dinosaur (Dinosaur Adventures)- Manufacturer: Windmill Books
- ISBN: 1499484976
- EAN: 9781499484977
Details:- Paperback
- Number of Pages: 24
- Author: Catherine Veitch
- Publication Date: August 15th, 2020
- Release Date: August 15th, 2020
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By Dougal Dixon
Brand: Picture Window Books
Released: September 1st, 2004
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Plateosaurus: and Other Desert Dinosaurs (Dinosaur Find)- Manufacturer: Picture Window Books
- Brand: Brand: Picture Window Books
- ISBN: 1404806679
- EAN: 9781404806672
Details:- Product Category: Library Binding
- Number of Pages: 24
- Author: Dougal Dixon
- Publication Date: September 1st, 2004
- Release Date: September 1st, 2004
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- Weight: 0.8 Pounds
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By Rex Stone
Loewe Verlag GmbH
Released: January 9th, 2012
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Das geheime Dinoversum 15. Die Rettung des Plateosaurus- Manufacturer: Loewe Verlag GmbH
- ISBNs: 378557066X, 9783785570661
- EAN: 9783785570661
- PartNumber: 34535847
Details:- Hardcover
- Author: Rex Stone
- Publication Date: January 9th, 2012
- Release Date: January 9th, 2012
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By Virginia Schomp
Cavendish Square Publishing
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Plateosaurus: And Other Early Long-Necked Plant-Eaters (Prehistoric World)- Manufacturer: Cavendish Square Publishing
- ISBN: 0761420088
- EAN: 9780761420088
Details:- Product Category: Library Binding
- Number of Pages: 31
- Author: Virginia Schomp
- Publication Date: September 1st, 2005
- Release Date: September 1st, 2005
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- Weight: 0.99 Pounds
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Plateosaurus Toys
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Papo
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Papo The Dinosaur Figure, Plesiosaurus- Manufacturer: Hotaling
- Brand: Papo
- Model: 55021
- UPC: 785924588802
- EANs: 0785924588802, 3465000550219
- PartNumber: 55021
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 7.480314953 Inches by 9.448818888 Inches by 5.118110231 Inches
- Weight: 0.2 Kilograms
- Color: Multicolor
Features:- A POPULAR SEA DINOSAUR - Plesiosaurus is one of the popular sea dinosaur and one of largest aquatic animals, so they were aquatic reptiles, and was an important part of the marine ecology from the end of the Triassic period 220 million years ago until the end of the Cretaceous 65 million years ago. Their remains have been found on every continent.
- NEW ADDITION TO THE DINOSAUR COLLECTION - Dinosaur collection is not complete without this Plesiosaurus figure brown in colour with a white underbelly, and fins to help him swim through the sea. Plesiosaurs had a broad body, short tail, and four limb flippers.
- DEVELOPS DEXTERITY AND SPARKS THE IMAGINATION - We encourage your kids to use their imagination to create their own magical kingdom. This Papo toy will help to develop their skills while enjoying hours of imaginative play in great planet's history.
- GREAT DETAIL - It is hand painted with amazing detail, realistic, educational, and fun, this figurine is suitable for a range of interests, including collectors, teachers, and kids. Another special characteristic of this figure is the care in the details and postures, which gives the impression that the figurines are animated.
- BEAUTIFULLY FINISHED AND DURABLE - This figure is beautifully finished and the extreme attention to detail is universally recognised. This figure is made of a very high quality plastic, its measures approximately 9 inches long; Suitable for ages: 3+ Years.
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Collecta Plateosaurus Toy- Manufacturer: CollectA
- Brand: Collecta
- Model: 88513
- EAN: 4892900885131
- PartNumber: COL88513
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 5.70865 Inches by 7.874 Inches by 2.95275 Inches
- Weight: 0.01875 Pounds
Features:- CollectA' s finely detailed replica of the Plateosaurus is lifelike in every detail, down to the serrated teeth in its open mouth
- This beautifully sculpted, collectible figure from our Prehistoric Life Collection measures 6.1''L x 5.7''H
- Each figure in our Prehistoric Life Collection has been approved by archeologist Anthony Beeson, a well-respected expert in paleo imagery
- Create a natural world in miniature with high quality toy animal replicas from CollectA
- All CollectA models are crafted to the highest standards and made with high quality, safe, phthalate-free, lead-free materials
- CollectA's finely detailed replica of the Plateosaurus is lifelike in every detail, down to the serrated teeth in its open mouth
- This beautifully sculpted, collectible figure from our Prehistoric Life Collection measures 6.1''L x 5.7''H
- Each figure in our Prehistoric Life Collection has been approved by archeologist Anthony Beeson, a well-respected expert in paleoimagery
- Create a natural world in miniature with high quality toy animal replicas from CollectA
- All CollectA models are crafted to the highest standards and made with high quality, safe, phthalate-free, lead-free materials
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