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, (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 Jurassic …

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 dinosaur) was …

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 means …

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, Brachiosaurus, and...

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 named …

Aug 31, 2025 · Apatosaurus is one of the most recognisable dinosaurs, with its towering neck, massive body, and long sweeping tail. Known as one of the giants of the Jurassic world, it has captured …

Dec 9, 2023 · Apatosaurus, meaning “deceptive lizard,” was a genus of extremely large herbivorous sauropod dinosaurs. They had distinctively long necks and tails, and bulky bodies.

Apatosaurus (/ əˌpætəˈsɔːrəs /; [3][4] meaning "deceptive lizard") is a genus of herbivorous sauropod dinosaur that lived in North America during the Late Jurassic period.

Oct 25, 2024 · Apatosaurus was a colossal herbivore that roamed the earth during the Late Jurassic. Uncover its origins, characteristics, and environment.