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
All about Diplodocus - Animalia Diplodocus is a genus of large quadrupedal sauropods of the Diplodocidae family These dinosaurs are among the largest ever-lived terrestrial animals, with famously long necks and even longer whip-like tails
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 - 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’
10 Interesting Diplodocus Facts - 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 Animal Facts - Diplodocus - A-Z Animals Diplodocus is a genus of diplodocid sauropod dinosaurs from the Late Jurassic of western North America (notably the Morrison Formation) It is famous for its extremely long neck and tail, relatively slender build for a giant sauropod, and widespread representation in museum skeleton mounts
A Comprehensive Guide To The Diplodocus - Dinosaur. org The Diplodocus, a colossal herbivore of the Late Jurassic period, thrived in what’s now North America, captivating scientists and enthusiasts alike with its long neck and uniquely flexible tail