Labocania: Profile of a Prehistoric Giant Labocania Labocania (la-boh-KAH-nee-ah; “from La Bocana Roja formation”) is a genus of carnivorous theropod dinosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 73 million years ago, in what is now Baja California, Mexico. The name refers to the La Bocana Roja Formation, the rock layer where its fossils […]
Labrosaurus: Profile of a Prehistoric Giant Labrosaurus Labrosaurus (LAB-roh-SAWR-us; “Fierce Lizard”) is a genus of theropod dinosaur that lived during the Late Jurassic period, about 155 to 150 million years ago, in what is now North America. Paleontologist Othniel Charles Marsh named Labrosaurus in 1879 based on a partial lower jawbone. However, the status of
“`html Lacovongesaurus Profile Lacovongesaurus Lacovongesaurus (LA-koh-VONJ-uh-SAWR-us; “Vonges lizard”) is a genus of ornithopod dinosaur that lived during the Late Jurassic period, approximately 155 to 152 million years ago. Its fossils were discovered in the Lourinhã Formation in Portugal, a region well-known for dinosaur discoveries. Lacovongesaurus was scientifically described by paleontologists Octávio Mateus and Miguel Telles
Laevisuchus: Profile of a Prehistoric Indian Theropod Laevisuchus Laevisuchus (LAY-vee-SOO-kus; “Light Crocodile”) Laevisuchus is a genus of small theropod dinosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, about 70 to 66 million years ago. Its fossils were discovered in what is now India. The name Laevisuchus comes from the Latin word “laevis,” meaning light or
“`html Lagerpeton Lagerpeton (LAH-ger-peh-ton; “rabbit reptile”) is a genus of small, early dinosauromorph archosaur that lived during the Late Triassic period, approximately 237 to 235 million years ago (Carnian stage). Its fossils were first discovered in the Chañares Formation of northwestern Argentina. The name Lagerpeton, meaning “rabbit reptile,” refers to its presumed agility and the
Lagosuchus Lagosuchus (LAH-go-SOOK-us; “rabbit crocodile”) is an extinct genus of small archosaur that lived during the Middle Triassic period, approximately 237 to 235 million years ago. Its fossils have been discovered in Argentina, South America. The name “rabbit crocodile” refers to its slender hind limbs, suggesting agility like a rabbit, and its classification as an
Laiyangosaurus: Profile of a Prehistoric Giant Laiyangosaurus Laiyangosaurus (LIE-yang-oh-SAWR-us; “Laiyang lizard”) Laiyangosaurus is a genus of hadrosaurid, or “duck-billed” dinosaur, that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 73.5 to 72 million years ago. Its fossils were discovered in the Shandong Province of eastern China, and the name honors Laiyang City, near where the remains
“`html Lambeosaurus: Profile of a Prehistoric Giant Lambeosaurus Lambeosaurus (LAM-bee-oh-SAWR-us; “Lambe’s lizard”) is a genus of hadrosaurid, or “duck-billed,” dinosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 76 to 75 million years ago. Its fossils have been found in North America, particularly in Alberta, Canada, Montana, and Baja California. The name honors Canadian paleontologist
“`html Lametasaurus Lametasaurus (lah-MAY-tah-SAWR-us; “Lizard from the Lameta Formation”) is a name given to a collection of dinosaur fossils discovered in the Lameta Formation of India. These fossils date back to the Late Cretaceous period, specifically the Maastrichtian age, around 70 to 66 million years ago. The name Lametasaurus was first Rinttroduced by paleontologist Charles
“`html Lamplughsaura: Profile of a Prehistoric Giant Lamplughsaura Lamplughsaura (LAMP-luff-SAWR-ah; “Lamplugh’s lizard”) is a genus of early sauropod dinosaur that lived during the Early Jurassic period, approximately 199 to 190 million years ago, in what is now India. The name honors Pamela Lamplugh, who discovered the first bones of this dinosaur. Lamplughsaura was scientifically described
