atlantosaurus Definition
a large, herbivorous dinosaur that lived during the Late Jurassic period.
Phrases with atlantosaurus
Atlantosaurus immanis
a species of Atlantosaurus that lived in North America during the Late Jurassic period
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sauropod dinosaurs
a group of long-necked, herbivorous dinosaurs that includes Atlantosaurus
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a geological period that lasted from about 163 to 145 million years ago, during which Atlantosaurus lived
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Origins of atlantosaurus
from Greek 'Atlas', meaning 'the Titan who held up the sky', and 'sauros', meaning 'lizard'
Summary: atlantosaurus in Brief
'Atlantosaurus' [uh-tlan-tuh-sawr-uhs] is a large, herbivorous dinosaur that lived during the Late Jurassic period, around 163 to 145 million years ago. It belongs to the group of sauropod dinosaurs, which are characterized by their long necks and herbivorous diet. The species Atlantosaurus immanis lived in North America during this time.
