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Dimetrodon
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Dimetrodon is probably the best-known of the
mammal-like reptiles. It was a predator that
lived in the Permian period between about
280 million and 265 million years ago.
Dimetrodon is believed to have been the largest predator
in its habitat. Adults were up to 11 feet (3.5 meters)
in length. It had four sprawling legs, and a large
tail, and probably walked in a similar manner to lizards.
It most noteable feature however is the large sail
on its back.
Dimetrodon's sail was filled with blood vessels and
is believed to have mainly served to help in
regulating body temperature. By facing the sail
towards the sun, Dimetrodon could heat itself
up quickly, and it could also use the sail to cool itself
if it became too hot. Additionally, the sail
may have served a number of secondary purposes such
as attracting mates, or helping to deter other
predators (by making the animal appear larger
than it was).
The name Dimetrodon means "two measures of teeth",
and was chosen in 1878 by
Edward D. Cope.
This name reflects the fact that the animal's skull contains two
different types of teeth (unlike reptiles which normally only
contain a single type of teeth) - namely
sharp canine teeth, and shearing teeth.
Fossils
of Dimetrodon have so been found in
North America and
Europe.
As well as
fossils of the animal
itself,
fossilized Dimetrodon
footprints have also been found.
Dimetrodon was a carnivorous (meat-eating) mammal-like reptile that lived between 280 and 265 million years ago
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By Dale Down
Athena Press
Released: April 13th, 2009
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The Adventures of Dennis the Dimetrodon- Manufacturer: Athena Press
- ISBN: 1847484638
- EAN: 9781847484635
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- Number of Pages: 48
- Author: Dale Down
- Publication Date: April 13th, 2009
- Release Date: April 13th, 2009
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By Rupert Oliver
Rourke Pub Group
Released: March 1st, 1987
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Dimetrodon (Dinosaur Lib Series)- Manufacturer: Rourke Pub Group
- ISBN: 0865922101
- EAN: 9780865922105
Details:- Product Category: Library Binding
- Number of Pages: 20
- Author: Rupert Oliver
- Publication Date: March 1st, 1987
- Release Date: March 1st, 1987
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By Dr. Robert T. Bakker
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The Big Golden Book of Dinosaurs (Big Golden Books)- Manufacturer: Golden Books
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- ISBN: 0375859586
- EAN: 9780375859588
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- Edition: First Printing This 2013 Ed
- Number of Pages: 64
- Author: Dr. Robert T. Bakker
- Publication Date: September 24th, 2013
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By A. G. Smith
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Released: October 1st, 1987
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Fun with Dinosaur Stencils- Manufacturer: Dover Publications
- Brand: Dover Publications
- ISBN: 048625450X
- UPC: 800759254507
- EANs: 0800759254507, 9780486254500
- PartNumber: 48625450X
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- Edition: 1st
- Number of Pages: 6
- Author: A. G. Smith
- Publication Date: October 1st, 1987
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- ISBN: 1940611903
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- Number of Pages: 126
- Author: Megan Kreiner
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- ISBN: 7894728578
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By American Museum of Natural History
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- Format: Picture Book
- Number of Pages: 40
- Authors: American Museum of Natural History, Will Lach
- Publication Date: April 19th, 2016
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