Trachodon (Noun)
Meaning
Large duck-billed dinosaur of the Cretaceous period.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Trachodon was a large duck-billed dinosaur of the Cretaceous period with distinctive features such as a broad beaked snout and powerful hind legs.
- Fossils of the trachodon have been discovered in various parts of North America, giving scientists valuable insights into its behavior and habitat.
- The name trachodon is derived from the Greek words for "rough tooth", due to the texture of its dentition which was used to crop ferns and cycads for food.
- Trachodon was estimated to be around 7 to 9 meters in length and weigh over two tons, making it a substantial herbivorous dinosaur of its time.
- Scientists believe that trachodon roamed the coastal areas of the Cretaceous period in search of rich plant life to sustain itself and other herd members.