The partial skeleton fossil was later studied and named Mamenchisaurus constructus in 1954 by the renowned Chinese paleontologist Professor C. C. Young. The type specimen (IVPP V. 790) was …

Feb 5, 2024 · Mamenchisaurus was a remarkable dinosaur whose very name evokes images of ancient landscapes and forgotten worlds. This majestic sauropod was found in modern day China. It thrived …

First discovered from a partial postcranial skeleton in 1952 in China, Mamenchisaurus is one of the largest Asian sauropods ever uncovered. Its neck, in particular, is one of the longest ever recorded …

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Mar 29, 2017 · Here is an in-depth profile of Mamenchisaurus, including this dinosaur's characteristics, behavior and habitat.

Feb 16, 2023 · Mamenchisaurus is a genus of sauropod dinosaur that lived during the Late Jurassic period, around 160 to 145 million years ago, in what is now China. Its name means “Mamenxi lizard”, …

Mamenchisaurus is a dinosaur which lived approximately 150 to 160 million years ago during the late Jurassic Period. It was first discovered in 1952 on the construction site of what was to become the …

Mar 17, 2023 · These large, plant-eating dinosaurs are known for their lengthy necks and tails—but, according to the scientists’ estimate, Mamenchisaurus had the longest neck of them all.

Dec 23, 2025 · Researchers in southwest China have identified a new plant-eating dinosaur species with an extraordinary neck. The animal, named Mamenchisaurus sanjiangensis, lived roughly 160 million …

Mamenchisaurus is an extinct genus of sauropod dinosaur including several species, known for their remarkably long necks of around 14 metres; which made up half the total body length.