Qiaowanlong

Zhow-wan-long.
By Nisha Yadav
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Nisha Yadav

Physicist

Nisha Yadav is a dedicated physicist whose work bridges the gap between physics and paleontology. With a deep interest in the processes that preserve ancient life, she explores how physical principles govern fossilization and the preservation of extinct species.

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Yadav, N. (2016, April 25). Qiaowanlong. Prehistoric-wildlife. https://www.prehistoric-wildlife.com/species/qiaowanlong/

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Name

Qiaowanlong (Qiaowan dragon).

Phonetic

Zhow-wan-long.

Named By

You & Li - 2009.

Classification

Chordata, Reptilia, Saurischia, Sauropodomorpha, Sauropoda, Macronaria.

Diet

Herbivore.

Species

Q. kangxii

Size

Approximately 12 meters long.

Known locations

China, Gansu, Yujinzi Basin.

Time Period

Albian of the Cretaceous.

Fossil representation

One partial skeleton.

In Depth

       Qiaowanlong was first thought to be an Asian representative of the world famous ‬Brachiosaurus, but has since been found to be similar to other Asian sauropods like Euhelopus.

Further Reading

– The first well-preserved Early Cretaceous brachiosaurid dinosaur in Asia. – Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences. – H.-L. You & D.-Q. Li – 2009.

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