What are Diplodocids?
Q: What are Diplodocids?
A: Diplodocids are a group of sauropod dinosaurs known for their elongated bodies.
Q: What is the meaning of the name "Diplodocidae"?
A: The name "Diplodocidae" means "double beams" in reference to their double-beamed tail bones.
Q: How long could Diplodocus and Supersaurus reach?
A: Diplodocus and Supersaurus could reach lengths of up to 34 metres (112 ft).
Q: How did Diplodocids feed?
A: Diplodocids fed on leaves using their peg-like teeth to strip leaves from branches, and gastroliths to assist in the grinding process.
Q: What is the role of bacteria in the Diplodocids' digestion?
A: Bacteria in the Diplodocids' stomachs would break down the cellulose in the leaves, and the product would be absorbed further on in the alimentary canal.
Q: What are the two sub-families of Diplodocids?
A: The two sub-families of Diplodocids are Diplodocinae and Apatosaurinae, with Diplodocus and other long, slender forms in the former, and Apatosaurus and other stocky types in the latter.
Q: What is the relationship between Diplodocids and brachiosaurs?
A: Diplodocids are related to brachiosaurs, which are put into a sister family. The much later titanosaurs were the last group of sauropods on Earth.
