What is Nodosauridae?

Q: What is Nodosauridae?


A: Nodosauridae is a family of ankylosaur dinosaurs that does not have club-shaped tails and often have spikes protecting their head and shoulders.

Q: Where can Nodosauridae be found?


A: Nodosauridae can be found in Upper Jurassic to Upper Cretaceous strata of what are now North America, Asia, Antarctica and Europe.

Q: Are Nodosauridae herbivorous or carnivorous?


A: Nodosauridae, like other ankylosaurs, are herbivorous dinosaurs.

Q: How do Nodosauridae protect themselves?


A: Nodosauridae often have spikes protecting their head and shoulders, as well as rows of osteoderms on the dorsolateral surfaces of the body.

Q: What is the size of Nodosauridae?


A: All nodosaurs, like other ankylosaurs, are medium-sized to large and heavily built quadrupedal dinosaurs.

Q: What kind of teeth do Nodosauridae have?


A: Nodosauridae have small denticulate teeth.

Q: What is the function of osteoderms on the dorsolateral surfaces of the body of Nodosauridae?


A: The osteoderms on the dorsolateral surfaces of the body of Nodosauridae provide a type of armor for protection.

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