7 Facts About the Farlowichnus Rapidus: A Dinosaur Species Discovered in 2023
Name and its meaning
Being a speedy creature the dinosaur was named Farlowichnus rapidus which means Fast Farlows track.
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Location of Discovery
The fossilised imprints were discovered in Araraquara, Brazil.
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Founder of the fossil
The fossilised imprints were spotted by an Italian priest and palaeontologist named Giuseppe Leonardi back in the 1980s.
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The era of the Farlowichnus rapidus
Farlowichnus rapidus existence dates back to 125 million years ago belonging to the Cretaceous period.
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The Dinosaur's Dimensions
The creature stood to be around 2-3 feet, similar to the seriema bird found today.
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Distinctive Characteristics
The footprints revealed that the reptile was long, slender toes, wide strided, swift moving, and a desert roamer.
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The Discovery's Significance
This Jurassic discovery has generated information that is helpful in better understanding the ancient desert ecosystems.
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