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Iguanodon

Iguanodon bernissartensis

Iguanodon was a prehistoric dinosaur known for its distinctive features. Scientists study its bones to learn about how dinosaurs lived.

Hábitat: Mesozoic forests and floodplains

Aspecto

The Iguanodon has a robust body and powerful hind legs, allowing it to walk on two or four legs. Its skin was likely mottled green or brown, blending with foliage. A distinctive large, conical thumb spike on each hand sets it apart.

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Iguanodon

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Datos interesantes

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Scientists first thought its thumb spike was a horn on its nose!

The first nearly complete dinosaur skeleton ever found in Europe was an Iguanodon!

Habilidades especiales

Habilidad

Stab Defender

Iguanodon has a sharp thumb spike on each hand that helps them defend against predators or strip tough plants.

Habilidad

Versatile Strider

Iguanodon can walk on two or four legs, thanks to strong limbs, to run or graze efficiently.

Habilidad

Plant Shredder

Iguanodon has a strong horny beak and grinding teeth to efficiently chew tough plant material.

Medidas y detalles

Estimated Length
9-11 m
Estimated Weight
3000-5000 kg
Era
Mesozoic (Early Cretaceous)
Extinct Millions Years Ago
110

Dieta y alimentación

A giant plant-eater, Iguanodon munched on tough leaves and branches with its strong beak.

Alimentos principales

  • Cycads
  • Ferns
  • Conifers
  • Horsetails
  • Early flowering plants

Método de búsqueda

  • Foraging

Conexiones ecológicas

eaten by

Baryonyx

Baryonyx walkeri

hunted along ancient rivers

eaten by

Neovenator

Neovenator salerii

stalked prey in ancient forests

eaten by

Valdoraptor

Valdoraptor oweni

scavenged carrion in its habitat

Rasgos

También conocido como

Iguanodon bernissartensis

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While extremely dangerous in their time, this creature is now extinct.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Cuál es el estimated Length de Iguanodon?

9-11 m

¿Cuál es el estimated Weight de Iguanodon?

3000-5000 kg

¿Qué come Iguanodon?

A giant plant-eater, Iguanodon munched on tough leaves and branches with its strong beak.

¿Dónde se encuentra normalmente Iguanodon?

Mesozoic forests and floodplains

¿Cómo caza Iguanodon?

Foraging

¿Cuál es el era de Iguanodon?

Mesozoic (Early Cretaceous)

¿Cuál es el extinct Millions Years Ago de Iguanodon?

110

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