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Ankylosaurs were a genus of avian dinosaurs that inhabited the Earth during the Mesozoic period, mainly in the Late Cretaceous.
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- Body structure: Ankylosaurs were characterized by a massive body, short limbs and a large skull. Their body was covered with hard bony plates, forming a kind of armor.
- Armor: Ankylosaurus armor consisted of hard bony plates, called osteoderms, which were embedded in the skin. These plates provided them with protection from predators.
- Tail hammer: Some species of ankylosaurs had a distinctive hammer at the end of the tail, consisting of bony spikes. This was a defensive organ that could have been used to ward off predators or for fighting.
- Vegetation: Ankylosaurs were herbivores and fed mainly on low-growing plants such as ferns, conifers, flowers and other phanerogams.
- Diversity of species: There were many different species of ankylosaurs, differing in size, armor structure and other anatomical features.
- Fossils: Ankylosaur fossils are being discovered on various continents, including North America, Europe, Asia and other regions.
- Youth vulnerability: Like many dinosaurs, young ankylosaurs were more vulnerable to predator attacks due to their lack of extensive armor.
- Behavior: There is no certain evidence of the exact behavior of the ankylosaurs, but it is speculated that when threatened, they may have tried to hide behind trees or used their tail hammers to defend themselves.
- Extinction: Like many other dinosaurs, ankylosaurs became extinct at the end of the Cretaceous period, about 66 million years ago, in a massive Cretaceous extinction that opened the way for the dominance of mammals and the evolution of other groups of organisms.
- Research: Through fossil studies and paleontological analysis, scientists are gaining more and more information about the appearance, behavior and ecology of ankylosaurs.
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- Armor protection: Ankylosaurs were known for their distinctive armor consisting of hard, bony plates embedded in the skin. This armor acted as protection from predators.
- Tail hammer: Some species of ankylosaurs, such as Ankylosaurus, had a massive tail in the form of a hammer. This tail was used for defense against predators. Ankylosaurus could swing its tail, dealing blows to opponents.
- North American residents: Many ankylosaurs inhabited areas of present-day North America during the Cretaceous period, about 68-66 million years ago.
- Vegetation: Ankylosaurs were herbivores and fed mainly on low-growing plants such as ferns, conifers and other phanerogams.
- Large sizes: Some species of ankylosaurs reached impressive sizes. Ankylosaurus magniventris, one of the largest known species, could reach a length of about 9 meters and weigh up to 6 tons.
- Defensive skills: In addition to carapace and tail hammer, ankylosaurs also had tusks in their gums that could be used for defense or to chew through plants.
- Diversity of species: There were many different species of ankylosaurs, varying in size, structure and anatomical features. Some species had long sharp spines on their backs, while others had a more rounded shape.
- Research: Thanks to fossil discoveries and paleontological studies, scientists are gaining more and more knowledge about the appearance, habits and evolution of ankylosaurs.
- T-Rex Neighbors: Ankylosaurs lived during the same period as the well-known predator Tyrannosaurus rex. Their armor and defensive capabilities may have counterbalanced potential T-Rex attacks.