Omeisaurus
Pronunciation: OH-may-SAWR-us
Omeisaurus junghsiensis
“Omei lizard found near Rongxian"”
Even compared to similar species like Brachiosaurus, Omeisaurus had an exceptionally long neck in proportion to its body. Able to reach for leaves in the highest trees, Omeisaurus possibly ate as much as a ton of foliage each day.
The elongated neck may have been useful for dissipating excess body heat when necessary, and moving blood through it could have helped cool the head and brain.
Where found: China
Geologic time frame: Late Jurassic, 168-163 million years ago
Diet: herbivore
Habitat: forests
Length: 46 – 49 ft
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