Miragaia
Jurassic Period Herbivore Creature Type
Miragaia longicollum
Scientific Name: "Miragaia (region of discovery)"
Local Name: Miragaia
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πΏHerbivore
Physical Characteristics
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Size5.5~6.5m
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Weight2000kg
Discovery
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Discovery Year2009Year
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DiscovererMateus, Maidment & Christiansen
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Discovery LocationMiraguaia, Portugal

Miraguaia is the longest-necked sauropod. It has 17 cervical vertebrae, more than some sauropods. The long neck likely evolved to allow it to eat the leaves of tall trees.
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