Aragosaurus facts for kids
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Aragosaurus (meaning "Aragon lizard") was a huge plant-eating dinosaur. It belonged to a group called sauropods. These dinosaurs had very long necks and tails. Aragosaurus lived during the Early Cretaceous period, about 145 to 140 million years ago. Its fossils were found in Spain.
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Aragosaurus: The Aragon Lizard
Aragosaurus was a very large dinosaur. It walked on four legs, like an elephant. This type of animal is called a quadruped. It was a herbivore, meaning it only ate plants.
Where Did It Live?
The fossils of Aragosaurus were discovered in Galve, a place in the province of Teruel, Spain. This area is part of a region called Aragón. The bones were found in a rock layer known as the Villar del Arzobispo Formation.
What Did It Look Like?
Aragosaurus was about 18 meters (60 feet) long. That's longer than two school buses! It weighed around 25 tonnes, which is like five elephants.
Like other sauropods, Aragosaurus had a very long neck. It also had a long, strong tail. Its head was quite small compared to its huge body. Its body was big and bulky.
Scientists think Aragosaurus looked a lot like another dinosaur called Camarasaurus. It probably had a short, strong skull. Its neck was moderately long.
What Did It Eat?
Aragosaurus had large, wide teeth. These teeth were perfect for slicing through tough leaves and branches. It likely ate the leaves from tall conifer trees.
Discovery and Naming
A partial skeleton of Aragosaurus was found in Spain. Scientists Sanz, Buscalioni, Casanovi, and Santafe named this dinosaur in 1987. The official name for this type of dinosaur is A. ischiaticus.
See also
In Spanish: Aragosaurus ischiaticus para niños
