Yuanmousaurus

Name: Yuanmousaurus

Pronounced: Yu-an-mow-sore-us

Meaning: Yuanmou lizard

Type: Sauropod

Length: 17 meters long

Diet: Herbivore

Period: Mid Jurassic

Years: 180-159 million years ago

Location: China

Description: Yuanmousaurus is a genus of small to medium-sized herbivorous dinosaur that lived during the Late Jurassic period, approximately 150 million years ago. It was a member of the Stegosauria family and was characterized by its small size, long neck, and large, bony plates on its back. Yuanmousaurus was first discovered in Yunnan Province, China, and was named after the region where it was found. It is known from a single partial skeleton, which includes parts of the skull, spine, and limbs. Based on its anatomy, Yuanmousaurus is thought to have had a relatively slow and plodding lifestyle, possibly feeding on low-lying plants and using its large plates and spikes for defense. It is likely that Yuanmousaurus lived in herds and played a significant role in the ecosystem of its time.

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