Neosodon facts for kids
Neosodon (say "Nee-oh-so-don") means 'new tooth'. It was a huge, plant-eating dinosaur. This giant walked on four strong legs. It belonged to a group of dinosaurs called sauropods.
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Meet Neosodon
Neosodon was a type of sauropod dinosaur. Sauropods were known for their very long necks and tails. They also had large, heavy bodies. These dinosaurs were some of the biggest animals to ever walk on Earth. Neosodon was likely a large dinosaur, though we don't have a full skeleton to know its exact size.
What Did Neosodon Eat?
Like all sauropods, Neosodon was a herbivore. This means it ate only plants. Its teeth were designed for munching on leaves and other plant material. Dinosaurs like Neosodon would have spent most of their day eating to get enough energy.
Where and When Did It Live?
Neosodon lived during the Late Jurassic period. This was about 150 million years ago. Its fossils were found in Europe, specifically in France. During the Late Jurassic, Europe had a warm climate. It was home to many different kinds of dinosaurs.
How Do We Know About Neosodon?
Scientists first described Neosodon in 1885. The dinosaur is mostly known from its teeth. These teeth are special because they are different from other sauropod teeth found in the same area. Because we only have a few fossils, scientists are still learning more about Neosodon. They compare its teeth to those of other dinosaurs to understand what it might have looked like and how it lived.
