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Sauropoda [sȯ′räp·əd·ə] (paleontology) A group of fully quadrupedal, seemingly herbivorous dinosaurs from the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods in the suborder Sauropodomorpha; members had small heads, spoon-shaped teeth, long necks and tails, and columnar legs. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Even though sauropods included some of the largest creatures ever to walk on land, their heads were small and their skulls were delicate. Herbivorous dinosaurs called sauropods are noted for their massive bodies and long necks. Sauropods were ungainly, clawless, and lacked meat-ripping teeth. |
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