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Apatosaurus.
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∙ 2011-05-07 22:39:45
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What is anohther name for the brontosaurus?
Brontosaurus is an invalid name for Apatosaurus excelsus. Thus, Brontosaurus is really another name for Apatosaurus.
Which dinosaur's name means thunder lizard?
"Brontosaurus" means thunder lizard. However, the name Brontosaurus is an invalid dinosaur name. The name Brontosaurus arose from the misidentification of another dinosaur, Apatosaurus. So, technically, Brontosaurus did not even exist, but its name does mean thunder lizard which I believe comes from the Latin word "tonitrus".
Which dinosaur's name mean thunder lizard?
"Brontosaurus" means thunder lizard. However, the name Brontosaurus is an invalid dinosaur name. The name Brontosaurus arose from the misidentification of another dinosaur, Apatosaurus. So, technically, Brontosaurus did not even exist, but its name does mean thunder lizard which I believe comes from the Latin word "tonitrus".
What is the nick name for brontosaurus?
Brontosaurus doesn't have a nickname. Brontosaurus is an invalid name for Apatosaurus excelsus. Thus, Brontosaurus is actually a nickname for Apatosaurus.
The brontosaurus is no longer a real dinosaur but.... why?
The brontosaurus is now called "apatosaurus". The first name given to it was apatosaurus (in 1877), but when bones were later found of the same species by another person, he called it brontosaurus (in 1879). The first name takes precedence.
What does the name Brontosaurus mean in English?
Brontosaurus means "thunder lizard." It comes from ancient Greek. However, Brontosaurus is an invalid name for Apatosaurus excelsus.
Does a brontosaurus have skin?
Yes, Brontosaurus had skin. Being a reptile, Brontosaurus probably had thick, scaly skin. Note that Brontosaurus is actually an invalid name for Apatosaurus.
Where does a Brontosaurus get its name?
U.s.
Is the brontosaurus a real dinosaur?
Yes, brontosaurus was a real dinosaur. Technically, the commonly accepted current name for the Brontosaurus is Apatosaurus.
When was the name Brontosaurus discarded from formal use?
In 1903, Elmer Riggs reclassified Brontosaurus. He realized that Brontosaurus was too similar to Apatosaurus ajax to belong to a separate genus. Thus, he reclassified Brontosaurus to Apatosaurus excelsus in 1903, and at that point the name Brontosaurus became dubious.
Why was the brontosaurus special?
A dinosaur named the Apatosaurus was discovered, documented, and named. Afterwards, another dinosaur was found, documented, and named the Brontosaurus. Years later, it was reaalized that the Brontosaurus was really an Apatosaurus, and it is not another genus.
Did brontosaurus have two brains?
No vertebrates, including Brontosaurus, have or have ever had two brains. BTW: Brontosaurus is an invalid name for Apatosaurus excelsus.
