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- @0 SPINOSAURUS
- @4 ( Spiny Lizard )
- @0 A giant and unusual two-legged
- carnivore with huge teeth and jaws.
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- Spinosaurus was characterized by
- very long spines on its back. It is
- assumed that these spines may have
- supported a sail-like fin membrane.
- This fin probably served as a heat
- collector, so the blood circulating Period: Late Cretaceous
- through the fin would be warmed to Size: 12 meters long ( 40ft)
- to increase body temperature. Weight: about 4 tons
- Diet: Meat
- Place: Egypt
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