Dinosaurs - Sauropods

The sauropods of the Isle of Wight are not well understood at present.
Incomplete sauropod remains, often isolated bones, have been found. However,
in 1992, the most complete skeleton of a Wealden-
age sauropod in the world was found, and is now
displayed at Dinosaur Isle. Precisely which sauropod
it is remains a mystery.

Dinosaur Isle also displays one of the largest

vertebrae ever found in Wealden-age rocks – this
700 mm long bone once belonged to a brachiosaurid
at least 20 metres long! The most commonly known
sauropod is the brachiosaurus.

Superfamily: Brachiosauridae

Size: 15 - 20m long

Food: Plants

Now answer these questions:

1) What size can a Sauropod grow to? ____________________________

2) What do they eat? ________________________________________

3) What was discovered in 1992? _______________________________

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4) What is the size of the largest vertebrae found? _________________

5) What superfamily does the Sauropod belong too? _________________

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6) Name the most common Sauropod _____________________________