Diplodocus (/ dɪˈplɒdəkəs /, [3][4] / daɪˈplɒdəkəs /, [4] or / ˌdɪploʊˈdoʊkəs / [3]) is an extinct genus of diplodocid sauropod dinosaurs known from the Late Jurassic of North America. The first fossils of Diplodocus were discovered in 1877 by S. W. Williston.

Diplodocus, (genus Diplodocus), gigantic dinosaurs found in North America as fossils from the Late Jurassic Period (161 million to 146 million years ago). Diplodocus is perhaps the most commonly displayed dinosaur.

2019年8月10日 · Whether you pronounce it correctly (dip-LOW-doe-kuss) or incorrectly (DIP-low-DOE-kuss), Diplodocus was one of the biggest dinosaurs of late Jurassic North America, 150 million years ago—and more fossil specimens of Diplodocus have been discovered that of just about any other sauropod, making this huge plant-eater one of the world's best ...

2016年3月17日 · Diplodocus was a long-necked, long-tailed dinosaur that roamed western North America in the Jurassic Period. Its average length was 90 feet (27 meters).

Diplodocus translates as ‘double beam’. It refers to the dinosaur’s tail bones. The bones underneath the tail, which in many other dinosaurs are straight and pointy, have a two-beamed shape in Diplodocus. They look a bit like an upside-down ‘V’.

2024年5月27日 · The diplodocus is well-known for its long neck, long tail, and four sturdy legs. They are sauropods, a group of long-necked dinosaurs that includes brachiosaurus and brontosaurus . Classification and Scientific Name

2024年8月22日 · Diplodocus longus is a species of sauropod dinosaur from North America. It lived during the Late Jurassic Period, about 150 million years ago. Diplodocus was one of the most abundant sauropods (long-necked dinosaurs) in the Morrison Ecosystem.

2024年10月25日 · The Diplodocus belongs to the group Sauropodomorpha–a clade of long-necked, herbivorous dinosaurs known for their impressive size. The unique form of its vertebrae, a testament to the marvels of evolutionary engineering, allowed the dinosaur to …

Uncover the fascinating world of Diplodocus, a Jurassic period sauropod dinosaur, and learn about its long neck and plant-eating lifestyle on Dinosaur.org

2023年2月14日 · Diplodocus was a long-necked herbivorous dinosaur that could grow up to 90 feet in length and weigh up to 15 tons. Its long neck and tail, along with its relatively small head, gave it a unique and distinctive appearance.