Ankylosaurus
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- noun
- /ˌæŋkɪloʊˈsɔrəs/
- Specialized
- With its bony plates and thick armor, the Ankylosaurus was well-protected from threats during the Cretaceous period.
Examples
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Ankylosaurus was herbivorous, with little, leaf-shaped teeth suitable for cropping vegetation.
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The clearest feature of Ankylosaurus is its armor, consisting of enormous knobs and plates of bone, identified as osteoderms or scutes, embedded in the skin.
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The famous tail club of Ankylosaurus was also composed of several significant osteoderms, which were fused.
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That's a good one, but the Ankylosaurus was an armored dinosaur.
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Ankylosaurus is usually regarded as the archetypal armored dinosaur.
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Ankylosaurus was quadrupedal, with the hind limbs longer than the forelimbs.
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The Ankylosaurus had a powerful, club-like tail that was used for defense against predators.
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Scientists believe that the Ankylosaurus primarily fed on low-lying plants due to its unique tooth structure.
Synonyms
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A large plant-eating dinosaur with heavy armor and a club-like tail to defend itself
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A dinosaur with bony plates on its body for protection
A group of dinosaurs with heavy bony plates or tail clubs for protection
Surface Forms
Etymology
Ankylosaurus comes from Greek parts: ankylos meaning 'fused' or 'stiff' and -saurus meaning 'lizard', the same -saurus you see in Tyrannosaurus. So, its name means 'fused lizard', a good image to remember the dinosaur's heavy armor and club-like tail to protect itself.