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Patagotitan mayorum (Femur)
NamePatagotitan mayorum (Femur)
Scientific NamePatagotitan mayorum
Common NamePatagotitan femur
Geologic PeriodLate Cretaceous
Geologic Eramesozoic
Age (Million Years Ago)100-95
Discovery LocationChubut Province, Patagonia, Argentina
Geological FormationCerro Barcino Formation
Dimensions (cm)200-240
Taxonomic ClassificationAnimalia Chordata Reptilia Saurischia Lognkosauria Patagotitan Patagotitan mayorum
Type of Fossilbody
Preservation Qualitygood
DietHerbivore
HabitatTerrestrial (likely floodplains and woodlands)
Rarityrare
Description
A fossilized femur (thigh bone) belonging to Patagotitan mayorum, one of the largest known terrestrial animals. This massive bone is indicative of the immense size of this titanosaurian sauropod dinosaur.
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