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There is some disagreement over the function of such structures such as the fan-like spinal structure on the Spinosaurus. As similar structures are often found in slower moving dinosaurs such as Stegosaurus, this leads scientists to believe it was a form of conductor, to allow the dinosaur to absorb heat from the sun. It may also have been used to shed body heat. I personally follow the theory that its primary function was to act as a sail or dorsal fin, exactly as you would find on a Sailfish. This would allow for sharp maneuvers and aid turning ability and agility, just as it does for fish today.
It is possible that it is a combination of these things.
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What does spinosaurus's name mean?
Well its quit simple considering Spinosaurus means "Spined lizard" a.k.a the sail coming out of its back. its sail is made from huge pillers or spines jutting out of its back with skin ataching its spines together to form a sail. Kinda obvious...no offence... hope it helped :)
Did spinosaurus die by los of habitat or food loss?
Spinosaurus (meaning "spine lizard") is a genus of theropod dinosaur which thus showing Spinosaurus preyed more regularly on fish than it did on land.
Biggest carnivore dinosaur?
The spinosaurus was the largest carniverous dinosaur. It is called spinosaurus because of the fin on its bag. This dinosaur was a water dwelling dinosaur that was hunted by the largest crocodile that ever lived.
What does spinosaurus name mean?
Spinosaurus means "spine lizard," referring to the long spines it has on its backbones. The spines were the support structures of the sail on its back. The purpose of the sail is unknown, but it may have been for display of for thermoregulation.
Is a spinosaurus a herbivore?
Spinosaurus was carnivorous, and had a diet based mostly on fish, using its long, crocodile-like jaws to scoop fish out of the waters easily. However, such a large dinosaur could not survive simply on fish, (although there were some that grew up to six feet long at that time) and most likely fed on other dinosaurs. In addition, this dinosaur's spine may have been fragile, and it would have been careful when hunting other carnivores; if it ever did so.In summation, Spinosaurus was not a herbivore.
Who is sail the spinosaurus?
Sail the spinosaurus is my fan made dinosaur sonic character. hes is redish brown and has two horns on his head and a small spin on his back. he was made from DNA of sonic and bones of a spinosaurus by the doc. when he told sail do kill sonic sail failed and became part of the team. he is secretly in love with Amy rose. and he has the ability to blow fire when his spine turns ruby red,and ice when his spine is sapphire blue,lightning when sun yellow,and is able to use his tail as a weapon
Which dinosaur is bigger bryonx or spinosaurus?
spinosaurus
What dinosaur is carnivore Ouranosaurus or Spinosaurus?
Spinosaurus.
Which will win allosaurus or spinosaurus?
spinosaurus because it's bigger
What was the biggest carnivorous dinosaur?
it can be spinosaurus giganotosauru or carcharodonthosaurus
Do spinosaurus canibalized their own kind?
There is no evidence of cannibalism in Spinosaurus. However, many reptiles are cannibalistic on occasion, and there is a chance that Spinosaurus was, too. If it were, however, the only cases of cannibalism would be when large Spinosaurus killed and ate the young offspring of other Spinosaurus.
Is a spinosaurus bigger than a baryonyx?
A spinosaurus is much larger than the baryonyx
