Genus Brontosaurus (Noun)
Meaning
Large quadrupedal herbivorous dinosaurs with very long neck and tail; late Jurassic.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Brontosaurus was a type of sauropod dinosaur that lived during the Late Jurassic period, characterized by its long neck and tail.
- The Brontosaurus was a massive animal, with some specimens reaching lengths of over 70 feet and weighing many tons.
- In the late 19th century, the discovery of the genus Brontosaurus sparked widespread interest in dinosaurs and paleontology.
- Despite its popularity, the genus Brontosaurus was later reclassified as Apatosaurus, and is now considered a junior synonym.
- Fossil remains of the genus Brontosaurus have been found in North America, specifically in the western United States, and are highly prized by museums and collectors.