Diplodocus - Wikipedia Among the best-known sauropods, Diplodocus were very large, long-necked, quadrupedal animals, with long, whip-like tails Their forelimbs were slightly shorter than their hind limbs, resulting in a largely horizontal posture
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
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 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 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
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
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