Allosaurus: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Anterosaur • Antrodemus • allosaur

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Illustration of the dinosaur Allosaurus, a large bipedal predator from the late Jurassic period, shown with powerful jaws and sharp teeth. A human figure and dog are included for scale, highlighting the dinosaur's impressive size. Measurement bars indicate 1 meter and 3 feet for reference.

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