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Ankylosaurus

Herbivorous dinosaur with bony armor and a club-like tail.

Ankylo

A large, herbivorous dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous period. Known for its distinctive bony armor covering most of its body, and a heavy club-like tail used for defense.

Pronunciation

/ˌæŋkɪˈlɒsɔːrəs/

Etymology

Ankylosaurus is derived from Greek, meaning 'fused lizard', referring to the fused bones in its body.

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Ankylosaurus was a plant-eating dinosaur covered in tough armor and had a powerful, club-like tail it used for defense.

Fun Facts

It's name means 'fused lizard', It had a small head compared to its body, Its armor was made of thousands of tiny bones

FAQ

What did Ankylosaurus eat? Plants, What was its tail used for? Defense, How big was it? Up to 30 feet

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

dinosaur herbivore

Meronyms — Parts or Components

osteoderms tail club

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

Late Cretaceous period

Indexes

carnivore dinosaur extinct prehistoric animal vertebrate

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