Dilophosaurus
Means: Double-crested lizard
Say: die-LOF-oh-SAWR-us
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20 feet
6 feet
650 to 1,000 pounds
Meat
Early Jurassic period, 206 million to 194 million years ago
United States (Arizona)
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COLORFUL CREST
Though too thin to be used for protection, the crests on the dilophosaurus's
head could have been brightly colored and useful for attracting mates.
HERE'S MUD IN YOUR EYE
Some dinosaurs may have spit to defend themselves or to confuse their prey before attacking.
ANIMALS TODAY THAT SPIT
Camels
Llamas
Spitting cobras
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