Sauropod Dinosaur (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 sauropod dinosaur roamed the earth during the Mesozoic era, feeding on vast amounts of vegetation to sustain its massive body.
- A sauropod dinosaur's long neck allowed it to reach high into the trees to feed on leaves and fruits that other dinosaurs couldn't access.
- The discovery of a sauropod dinosaur fossil in the Patagonia region of Argentina provided scientists with valuable insights into the lives of these prehistoric creatures.
- Sauropod dinosaurs were the largest land animals to have ever existed, with some species reaching lengths of over 100 feet and weighing many tons.
- The sauropod dinosaur's five-toed limbs were well-suited for supporting its massive body and allowed it to move slowly but efficiently across the landscape.