Apatosaurus: meaning, definitions and examples
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Apatosaurus
[ ษหpรฆtฬฌษหsษหrษs ]
dinosaur classification
The Apatosaurus is a large sauropod dinosaur that lived during the Late Jurassic period, approximately 152 to 150 million years ago. It is known for its long neck, massive body, and long tail. Apatosaurus is also commonly referred to as 'Brontosaurus,' although this name has been debated and is less scientifically accepted today.
Synonyms
Brontosaurus, dinosaur, sauropod
Examples of usage
- The Apatosaurus was one of the largest land animals ever to exist.
- Fossils of Apatosaurus have been found in North America.
- Paleontologists study the Apatosaurus to understand more about the Jurassic ecosystem.
- The long neck of the Apatosaurus allowed it to reach high vegetation.
Translations
Translations of the word "Apatosaurus" in other languages:
๐ต๐น Apatossauro
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคชเคเฅเคธเฅเคฐเคธ
๐ฉ๐ช Apatosaurus
๐ฎ๐ฉ Apatosaurus
๐บ๐ฆ ะะฟะฐัะพะทะฐะฒั
๐ต๐ฑ Apatozaur
๐ฏ๐ต ใขใใใตใฆใซใน
๐ซ๐ท Apatosaurus
๐ช๐ธ Apatosaurus
๐น๐ท Apatosaurus
๐ฐ๐ท ์ํํ ์ฌ์ฐ๋ฃจ์ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุจุงุชูุตูุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ Apatosaurus
๐ธ๐ฐ Apatosaurus
๐จ๐ณ ่ ้พ
๐ธ๐ฎ Apatosaurus
๐ฎ๐ธ Apatosaurus
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะะฟะฐัะพะทะฐะฒั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแขแแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ Apatosaurus
๐ฒ๐ฝ Apatosaurus
Etymology
The name Apatosaurus is derived from the Greek words 'apatao,' meaning 'deceptive,' and 'sauros,' meaning 'lizard.' The dinosaur was first described in 1877 by the paleontologist Othniel Charles Marsh during the 'Bone Wars,' a period of intense scientific rivalry in the late 19th century. Initially named Apatosaurus ajax, it was mistakenly identified as a different genus when Marsh discovered a similar species, Brontosaurus. For many years, the two names were used interchangeably, leading to confusion among scientists and the public. It wasn't until the late 20th century that further fossil evidence and detailed studies clarified the difference between the two, solidifying Apatosaurus as a distinct genus. The discovery of Apatosaurus significantly contributed to our understanding of large herbivorous dinosaurs and their ecological roles during the Jurassic period.