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sauropod

 

[ หˆsษ”หrษ™หŒpษ’d ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

dinosaur type

Sauropods were a group of large, long-necked dinosaurs that lived during the Mesozoic Era. They are characterized by their large size, long tails, and even longer necks, which they used to reach high vegetation. Some of the most well-known sauropods include Brachiosaurus and Apatosaurus. They were herbivorous and displayed a unique body structure that allowed them to support their immense mass. Sauropods are believed to have lived in herds and may have migrated in search of food and water.

Synonyms

herbivorous dinosaur, long-necked dinosaur.

Examples of usage

  • The Brachiosaurus is one of the largest sauropods known.
  • Fossils of sauropods have been discovered all over the world.
  • Paleontologists study the bones of sauropods to understand their behavior.
  • Sauropods were some of the most massive animals to ever walk the Earth.

Translations

Translations of the word "sauropod" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sauropรณd

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅŒเคฐเฅ‹เคชเฅ‹เคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sauropode

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sauropoda

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฐัƒั€ะพะฟะพะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sauropody

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ซœ่„š้กž (ใ‚Šใ‚…ใ†ใใ‚ƒใใ‚‹ใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sauropode

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ saurรณpodo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sauropod

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šฉ๊ฐ๋ฅ˜ (์šฉ๊ฐ๋ฅ˜)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูˆุฑูˆุจูˆุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sauropod

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sauropod

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่œฅ่œด้พ™ (xฤซyรฌ lรณng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sauropod

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sauropod

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐัƒั€ะพะฟะพะด

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒฃแƒ แƒžแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sauropod

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ saurรณpodo

Etymology

The term 'sauropod' originates from the Greek words 'sauros', meaning lizard, and 'pous', meaning foot. The name reflects the characteristic limb structure of these dinosaurs, which were known for their large feet that supported their massive bodies. Sauropods were first recognized in the 19th century as paleontologists began to discover fossils in various locations worldwide. These discoveries include some of the largest known dinosaur specimens, which sparked interest in their biology and ecology. Over time, the classification of sauropods has evolved, with various species being identified and described based on fossilized remains. Research continues to provide new insights into their evolution, adaptability, and the environments they inhabited.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,137, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.