The best known of the prosaurapods, the first of
the giant dinosaur herbivores. Probably lived in
herds and its size gave it a larger range of plants
on which to feed. Also had strong clawed hands
and a powerful beak.
Evidence,
Several species have been identified
from more than 100 fragmentary and complete
skeletons found in Germany and France.
Size,
Perhaps grew as long as 30 feet (9 meters),
making it able to graze at a height of 10-13 feet
(3-4 meters). Weighed about 4 tons.
Diet,
A complete range of plants from trees to ferns.
Time,
216-210 million years ago, late Triassic.
