Saurischian dinosaurs

Megalosaurid

Megalosaurus painting

Megalosaurus

Megalosaurus means 'great lizard', and has the honor of being the first dinosaur to be named. It gives its name to the family Megalosauridae, of which it is a member. Dinosaurs of this type may have existed from the Early Jurassic to the Early Cretaceous period, but a number of different species probably lived over this large time span. Megalosaurus was a large 30ft predator with a large head, sharp teeth and strong legs. Its remains have been found in Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America.


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