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Ancient Sauropod Dinosaur Fossil Discovered in China: Insights Into Prehistoric Giants

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A newly discovered genus and species of Masopodan sauropodomorph, named Kounryu Hōmei, has been identified from a partial skeleton found in southwestern China, dating back to the early Jurassic period. This remarkable dinosaur represents a crucial link between early herbivores and the massive four-legged sauropods that would later dominate the Mesozoic Era. Artist’s impression of [...] The post Ancient Sauropod Dinosaur Fossil Discovered in Chin…
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A new genus and species of sauropodomorph dinosaur has been identified from a partial skeleton found in southwestern China. Named Xiangyunloong fengming, this dinosaur lived during the Early Jurassic period, approximately 190 million years ago, and represents an important link between early herbivores and the enormous sauropods that dominated the Mesozoic world. Identification of Xiangyunloong fengming: Xiangyunloong fengming is a member of the …

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sci.news broke the news on Monday, May 4, 2026.
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