Diplodocus
PeriodLate Jurassic (154-152 Ma)
DietHerbivore
Length25 m
Weight15,000 kg
LocationWestern North America
ClassificationSauropoda
About Diplodocus
One of the longest dinosaurs at 25 meters, but relatively light for its size due to a dramatically elongated neck and tail. The tail may have been used as a whip, producing a sonic boom. Had peg-like teeth at the front of its mouth for stripping leaves, not chewing. Swallowed stones (gastroliths) to grind food in its stomach.
Size
25 m longArgentinosaurus: 35 m
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