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Dinosaurs

Megalosaurus

MEG-a-lo-SOR-us
Megalosaurus bucklandi

Megalosaurus

dinosaurs
Body Type

Large theropod

Type

Theropoda

Meaning

big lizard

Length

9m

Weight

-

Taxanomy
Dinosauria, Saurischia, Theropoda, Neotherapoda, Tetanurae, Spinosauroidea, Megalosauridae, Megalosaurinae, Megalosaurus
Found In
England, United Kingdom
Range
167-164 mya
Diet
Carnivorous
Quick Facts
    Megalosaurus was the first dinosaur to be formally named, back in 1824
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Megalosaurus was one of the first dinosaurs discovered.
Alternate Names