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Xiaosaurus
Xiaosaurus dashanpensis, a nimble herbivore from Jurassic China, thrived in lush environments. Its small size and quick movements made it a master of evasion, while its herd behavior ensured safety in numbers. This dinosaur's agility and social nature highlight its adaptability in a prehistoric world.
6.80388 kg
Weight
Length: 91 - 122 cm; Height: 1.006 m
Size
Characteristics
Xiaosaurus dashanpensis was a small herbivorous dinosaur from the Middle Jurassic period, known for its bipedal stance. It inhabited what is now China and likely moved in herds. Its lightweight body and agile limbs suggest it was adept at escaping predators.
Distribution Range of the Xiaosaurus
Xiaosaurus dashanpensis is known from the Middle Jurassic period and its fossils have been discovered in the Dashanpu Formation near Zigong City in Sichuan Province, China.
Xiaosaurus's Habitat
Environmental Conditions
During the Middle Jurassic, the region where Xiaosaurus fossils were found was characterized by a warm and humid climate. The area was likely dominated by lush vegetation, including coniferous forests and ferns, indicative of a subtropical to tropical environment.
Ecological Niche
Xiaosaurus is believed to have been a small herbivorous dinosaur, suggesting it occupied a niche as a ground-dwelling forager. It likely fed on low-lying vegetation and may have been preyed upon by larger carnivorous dinosaurs inhabiting the same region.
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