brontosaur

Example:In the 1870s, the American paleontologist Othniel Charles Marsh discovered the fossils of a dinosaur he named Brontosaurus.

Definition:the official scientific name for this dinosaur

Example:Brontosaurs were a type of sauropod, although the term is no longer the officially accepted taxonomic name.

Definition:a large, herbivorous dinosaur characterized by a long neck, a small head, and a long tail

Example:Discovering the bones of a brontosaur provides insight into the prehistoric creatures that once roamed the earth.

Definition:relating to or denoting prehistory, the time before written records

Example:Although the brontosaur’s tail was not prehensile, its thick tail could have helped with balance when moving slowly.

Definition:able to grasp and hold objects, especially the ability of a body part to curl around or grip an object

Example:Brontosaurs are known to have been herbivorous, with their long, curved necks allowing them to reach high into trees.

Definition:eating or feeding exclusively or mainly on plant matter

Example:The brontosaur was a giant among reptiles that lived millions of years ago.

Definition:a member of the sub-class Reptilia, which includes snakes, lizards, crocodiles, etc.

Example:Brontosaurs are extinct; they died out millions of years ago, but they leave behind fascinating fossils.

Definition:no longer existing or present

Example:The discovery of a partial brontosaur skeleton in the desert adds to our understanding of these prehistoric dinosaurs.

Definition:one of a diverse group of creatures that existed on earth for hundreds of millions of years and disappeared after the Cretaceous period.

Example:The skeletal remains of a brontosaur provide clues about the species' size and diet.

Definition:relating to, consisting of, or containing a skeleton

Example:Brontosaurs, being herbivorous, likely had specific adaptations for digesting large quantities of plant material.

Definition:eating or feeding exclusively or mainly on plant matter