anatosaurus Definition
a large herbivorous dinosaur of the late Cretaceous period, characterized by a bony crest on its head and a duck-like bill.
Using anatosaurus: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "anatosaurus" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The anatosaurus roamed the earth millions of years ago.
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Scientists have discovered several fossils of anatosauruses in North America.
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The anatosaurus is believed to have been a peaceful herbivore.
Phrases with anatosaurus
duck-billed dinosaur
a type of herbivorous dinosaur with a broad, flat snout resembling that of a duck
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The anatosaurus is also known as the duck-billed dinosaur.
the last stage of the Cretaceous period, from about 100 to 66 million years ago
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The anatosaurus lived during the late Cretaceous period.
a dinosaur that primarily ate plants
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The anatosaurus was a herbivorous dinosaur.
Origins of anatosaurus
from Greek 'anatēsis', meaning 'rise', and 'sauros', meaning 'lizard'
Summary: anatosaurus in Brief
An 'anatosaurus' [uh-nat-uh-sawr-uhs] is a large herbivorous dinosaur of the late Cretaceous period, characterized by a bony crest on its head and a duck-like bill. It is also known as the duck-billed dinosaur and was a peaceful herbivore. The late Cretaceous period refers to the last stage of the Cretaceous period, from about 100 to 66 million years ago.
