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Edmontonia

Edmontonia

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A large armored dinosaur with spikes that lived many millions of years ago
  • proper noun
  • /ˌɛdmənˈtoʊniə/
  • Specialized
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  • The fossils of Edmontonia reveal an impressive array of defensive spikes along its back and sides.

Examples

  • Paleontologists believe Edmontonia used its armor to protect itself from predators.

  • Did you know that Edmontonia roamed the Earth during the Late Cretaceous?

  • A life-sized model of Edmontonia is on display at the natural history museum.

  • The Edmontonia was a unique dinosaur with heavy armor.

  • Paleontologists believe Edmontonia used its armor to protect itself from predators.

  • The fossils of Edmontonia reveal an impressive array of defensive spikes along its back and sides.

  • A life-sized model of Edmontonia is on display at the natural history museum.

Synonyms

ankylosaur
vsEdmontonia
  • Specialized
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A large plant-eating dinosaur with heavy armor and a club-like tail to defend itself

has spiked plates and a semi-upright posture instead of a club tail
armored dinosaur
vsEdmontonia
  • US
7.9

A dinosaur with bony plates on its body for protection

is a specific taxonomic group with spikes and semi-upright posture rather than a category

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Edmontonia is named after the city Edmonton where its fossils were found, plus the scientific ending -ia like in Australia that often marks a place or group. A helpful way to remember it is 'from Edmonton', and that's why the name fits a heavy, armored dinosaur known from that region.