Edmontosaurus
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- noun
- /ˌɛdmənˈtoʊsɔrəs/
- Specialized
- The Edmontosaurus roamed the plains of North America during the late Cretaceous period.
Examples
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Others are more sociable - herd animals, who eat together, like these Edmontosaurus.
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Across the Arctic, Edmontosaurus hear the call, coming together for safety in numbers.
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For the vulnerable young Edmontosaurus... ..there is no rest.
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The Edmontosaurus have been moving south for almost a month, keeping one step ahead of the chasing night.
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Hunger drives one Edmontosaurus to fight his corner.
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The Edmontosaurus males bellow a warning.
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To the south, the migration of the Edmontosaurus herd keeps them just ahead of the zone of permanent darkness.
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Vast numbers of Edmontosaurus still soldier on - a moving fortress that will provide safety for the stragglers once again.
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A group of Edmontosaurus grazed peacefully in the lush vegetation of their habitat.
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Fossils of the Edmontosaurus have provided valuable insights into the lives of herbivorous dinosaurs.
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Edmontosaurus comes from the place name Edmonton and the Greek saurus meaning 'lizard', so it means 'Edmonton lizard' and helps you remember it is a large duck-billed dinosaur first found in that region.