Gallimimus

Name: Gallimimus

Pronounced: gal-lee-MEEM-us

Meaning: chicken mimic

Type: Large Theropod

Length: 6m

Diet: Omnivore

Period: Late Cretaceous

Years: 74 - 70 million years ago

Location: Mongolia

Description: Gallimimus is a genus of large, herbivorous dinosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous Period, about 70-65 million years ago. It was a member of the group of dinosaurs called the ornithomimids, which are often referred to as 'ostrich dinosaurs' due to their long legs and bird-like appearance. Gallimimus was a large dinosaur, with an estimated length of about 20-25 feet and a weight of up to 2-3 tons. It had a small, slender head with a pair of large, forward-facing eyes, and a mouth full of small, peg-like teeth, which it likely used for grinding and chewing plant material. It had long, slender legs with three toes, and a long, flexible tail, which it likely used for balance and support while walking on its two hind legs. Gallimimus is known from several well-preserved fossil specimens, which include partial skeletons and complete skulls. It was discovered in Mongolia, and is named after the Latin words 'gallus', which means 'rooster', and 'mimus', which means 'mime' or 'imitator'. Gallimimus was a herbivorous dinosaur, feeding on a variety of plant material including leaves, stems, and flowers. It is considered a member of the ornithomimid group, and is thought to be closely related to other members of this group such as Struthiomimus and Ornithomimus. Gallimimus is important because it is one of the best known and most well-studied members of the ornithomimid group, and provides important insights into the anatomy, behavior, and evolution of these dinosaurs. It is also significant because it is one of the few known dinosaurs that is known from Mongolia, and helps to shed light on the diversity of dinosaurs in this region. Gallimimus is also important because it is one of the latest known members of the ornithomimid group, and provides important evidence for the evolution and extinction of these animals.

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