Post APZSwlu3DBF8XNhyhk by Ivan22@sauropods.win
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 (DIR) Post #APZSwOHd1rqJHYYT7g by Ivan22@sauropods.win
       2022-11-11T08:04:08Z
       
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       From left to right are three giant #sauropods from different lineages: the mamenchisaurid Xinjiangtitan shanshanensis, the brachiosaurid Giraffatitan brancai and the diplodocid Supersaurus vivianae.Xinjiangtitan is  ~ 28.5 m long, height ~ 17 m, and weight maybe ~ 30  - 35 tonnes.The Giraffatitan is based on the big specimen XVII. Length ~ 24 m, height ~ 16 m, weight maybe  ~ 40 - 45 tonnes.Supersaurus is ~ 33 m long, the tripodal height ~ 19 m, weight maybe ~ 35 - 40 tonnes. #palaeoart
       
 (DIR) Post #APZSwlu3DBF8XNhyhk by Ivan22@sauropods.win
       2022-11-11T08:16:49Z
       
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       The idea of this drawing partly to compare the proportions of three of my favourite sauropods in a simple lateral view. The Xinjiangtitan holotype has the longest complete neck known for any #sauropod, ~13.5 m, and this is what makes it exceptionally tall despite having short forelimbs and a relatively low shoulder height.Giraffatitan has a much more moderate neck length, ~ 10.5 m, but very long forelimbs and high shoulders contribute to its height.
       
 (DIR) Post #APZSxBdzVVqUN6OWHY by Ivan22@sauropods.win
       2022-11-11T08:17:30Z
       
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       Supersaurus, a diplodocid with adaptations suitable for rearing, can outreach either of the others in a tripodal position. #dinosaurs #sauropod