Sauropod (Noun)
Meaning
Very large herbivorous dinosaur of the Jurassic and Cretaceous having a small head a long neck and tail and five-toed limbs; largest known land animal.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The massive sauropod dinosaur slowly made its way across the ancient landscape in search of food and shelter.
- A sauropod skeleton found in the badlands provided scientists with valuable insights into the creature's massive size and unique anatomy.
- As the largest known land animal, the sauropod continues to capture the imagination of dinosaur enthusiasts and scientists alike.
- Fossil records indicate that sauropods were one of the most common types of dinosaurs during the Jurassic period.
- Despite their enormous size, sauropods were likely quite gentle and primarily fed on plant life, making them herbivores.