
Apatosaurus - Wikipedia
Apatosaurus (/ əˌpætəˈsɔːrəs /; [3][4] meaning "deceptive lizard") is a genus of herbivorous sauropod dinosaur that lived in North America during the Late Jurassic period.
Apatosaurus | Size, Length, & Facts | Britannica
Apatosaurus, (genus Apatosaurus), genus of at least two species of giant herbivorous sauropod dinosaurs that lived between about 156 million and 151 million years ago, during the late …
Apatosaurus louisae - U.S. National Park Service
Sep 8, 2024 · Its remains are present on the Wall of Bones at Dinosaur National Monument. Apatosaurus grew up to 69 ft (21 m) long and ate plants. This sauropod (long necked …
Apatosaurus Guide - Dinosaur.org
Apatosaurus was a massive, gentle herbivore from the Late Jurassic period, reaching lengths of up to 75 feet and weighing around 22 tons. First described by O.C. Marsh in 1877, …
Apatosaurus - Pictures and Facts
Apatosaurus is a dinosaur which lived approximately 150 million years ago during the Jurassic Period. This dinosaur was first discovered in 1877 by Othniel Charles Marsh and was promptly …
Apatosaurus - National Geographic Kids
A member of the sauropod group—four-legged plant-eaters with long necks and long tails— Apatosaurus lived alongside other giant herbivores like Diplodocus, Barosaurus, …
Apatosaurus: Overview, Size, Habitat, & Other Facts
Dec 9, 2023 · The Apatosaurus, once synonymous with the iconic Brontosaurus, is a genus of herbivorous sauropod dinosaurs that roamed North America during the late Jurassic Period, …
Apatosaurus - New World Encyclopedia
Apatosaurus (Greek ἀπατέλος or ἀπατέλιος, meaning "deceptive" and σαῦρος meaning "lizard"), also known as Brontosaurus, is a genus of sauropod dinosaurs that lived about 140 million …
Apatosaurus - Wikiwand
Apatosaurus (/ əˌpætəˈsɔːrəs /; [3][4] meaning "deceptive lizard") is a genus of herbivorous sauropod dinosaur that lived in North America during the Late Jurassic period.
Apatosaurus, the Dinosaur Once Known As Brontosaurus
Apr 29, 2025 · Apatosaurus was one of the first sauropods discovered, making it famous among dinosaur enthusiasts. In 1877, scientists named the dinosaur Apatosaurus, but it was more …