Diplodocus - Wikipedia Diplodocus ( dɪˈplɒdəkəs , [3][4] daɪˈplɒdəkəs , [4] or ˌdɪploʊˈdoʊkəs [3]) is an extinct genus of diplodocid sauropod dinosaurs known from the Late Jurassic of North America The first fossils of Diplodocus were discovered in 1877 by S W Williston
Diplodocus | Sauropod, Jurassic, Herbivore | Britannica Diplodocus, (genus Diplodocus), gigantic dinosaurs found in North America as fossils from the Late Jurassic Period (161 million to 146 million years ago) Diplodocus is perhaps the most commonly displayed dinosaur
10 Interesting Facts About Diplodocus - ThoughtCo Diplodocus was one of the longest dinosaurs, reaching lengths of over 175 feet Despite its size, a Diplodocus only weighed about 20 to 25 tons, lighter than other sauropods Diplodocus probably held its long neck level to the ground to eat low-lying plants and bushes
Diplodocus - Natural History Museum Diplodocus translates as ‘double beam’ It refers to the dinosaur’s tail bones The bones underneath the tail, which in many other dinosaurs are straight and pointy, have a two-beamed shape in Diplodocus They look a bit like an upside-down ‘V’
Diplodocus Animal Facts - Diplodocus longus - A-Z Animals The diplodocus is well-known for its long neck, long tail, and four sturdy legs They are sauropods, a group of long-necked dinosaurs that includes brachiosaurus and brontosaurus Classification and Scientific Name
Diplodocus longus - U. S. National Park Service Diplodocus longus is a species of sauropod dinosaur from North America It lived during the Late Jurassic Period, about 150 million years ago Diplodocus was one of the most abundant sauropods (long-necked dinosaurs) in the Morrison Ecosystem
Diplodocus: The Long-Necked Giant of the Jurassic Era - The Dinosaurs The Diplodocus belongs to the group Sauropodomorpha–a clade of long-necked, herbivorous dinosaurs known for their impressive size The unique form of its vertebrae, a testament to the marvels of evolutionary engineering, allowed the dinosaur to support its enormous size