Scientists discover new sail backed dinosaur Morelladon beltrani

Q.  Scientists have discovered new species of sail backed dinosaur called _________ in Spain.
- Published on 18 Dec 15

a. Morelladon beltrani
b. Torelladon deltrani
c. Porelladon keltrani
d. Norelladon celtrani

ANSWER: Morelladon beltrani
 
Scientists have discovered a new species of unusual, sail backed dinosaur in Spain called Morelladon beltrani. Researchers from UNED, National University of Distance Education in Spain have discussed the discovery of this specimen which is a partial skeleton mainly composed of dorsal and sacral vertebrae and pelvic bones, researchers said. Morelladon, a medium-sized styracosternan ornithopod of around 6m long and 2.5m high, is similar in body length and proportions to its relative Mantellisaurus atherfieldensis.

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