Learn More About Dinosaurs' Existence

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Learn More About Dinosaurs' Existence Dinosaurs were described as aggressive and massive monsters of the past. They are classified as reptiles and consume mostly meat and vegetation. These creatures captivate many people all around the world. These have previously appeared in various films, including Jurassic Park. The term dinosaur comes from the Greek words deinos and sauros, which indicate "terrible lizard." Dinosaurs were ancient creatures that lived more than 200 million years ago, during the Mesozoic Era. These animals evolved into many various types throughout their time on Earth and unexpectedly vanished during the Cretaceous Period. According to research, 700 different varieties of dinosaurs have been recognised, but it is thought that there are more that have yet to be discovered. Researchers are still looking for remains to learn more about the existence of these archaic species. Fossils have been discovered on practically every continent. The majority of them are located in Asia and North America. The size of dinosaurs varies widely. The Compsognathus is the tiniest of the dinosaurs, around the size of a hen. The Sauropod, which is roughly 100 feet long, is one of the biggest. This dinosaur had a long neck and is known as a plant feeder. Dinosaurs are categorized mostly based on their size and form. Theropods are carnivorous dinosaurs that live on meat. These are bipedal creatures having three toed feet. Carnosaurs are members of the Theropod family, which is the smallest and quickest of its kind. Sauropods, four-legged dinosaurs like Apatosaurus, Brachiosaurus, and Diplodocus, are among the bigger species. Ankylosaurus are dinosaurs with spiked tails and heavily armored bodies. Ceratopsians are dinosaurs with horns on top of their heads, such as the Triceratops.


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