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The late Cretaceous period witnessed plenty of climatic and geographical shifts. With the shifting of tectonic plates, the flora and fauna were also splitting up.
During this period Hadrosaurs, Ceratopsian, Ankylosaurus prevailed in the North American region. Jeyawati, a herbivore dinosaur that belongs to the Hadrosauroid superfamily existed with other North America's dinosaurs such as Zuniceratops and Nothronychus.
According to the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology, a new species of basal Hadrosauroid was discovered in Western New Mexico. The specimen of the new species of the dinosaur consisted of partial skull bones and a few others parts of the incomplete skeleton.
Douglas Wolfe, a distinguished paleontologist made this finding with the help of James Kirkland, from Utah geological survey and other volunteers. It took 13 years to complete this excavation to discover these new species from near the Zuni river region.
The most unique feature of this dinosaur is that it was duck billed which is evident from the fragile fossils of partial skull bones and broken ribs. Another unique feature is its wrinkled eye for which it is referred to as grinding-mouth, wrinkle-eye dinosaur.
Jeyawati Interesting Facts
How do you pronounce 'Jeyawati'?
When this new species was discovered by Douglas Wolfe, James Kirkland, from Utah geological survey, and others it was named Jeyawati. This name is the language of the tribal Zuni people who inhabited the Zuni river region in Western New Mexico. The name of this dinosaur is pronounced as 'Hey-ah-wat-ee'.
What type of reptile was a Jeyawati?
Jeyawati is a type of herbivore dinosaur with duck-bill and wrinkle eyes, which is obvious from their fossils. It has only one type of species Jeyawati rugoculus. The name refers to grinding-mouth, wrinkle-eye. The first part of the name is inspired by their chewing habit with the second half being based on the structure of their eyes.
In which geological period did the Jeyawati roam the Earth?
From the incomplete skeleton, it can be derived that these dinosaurs roamed America during the second age of the late Cretaceous period near Western New Mexico.
When did the Jeyawati become extinct?
The discovery of this species enabled us to acknowledge that this dinosaur existed on Earth approximately 65-80 million years ago. The bones exhibit that Jeyawati has existed even before Bactrosaurus, Shuangmiaosaurus, and Telmatosaurus.
Where did Jeyawati live?
This new species was excavated from Western New Mexico of North America. It substantiates that they have lived near the region of the Zuni River.
What was the Jeyawati's habitat?
Jeyawati was a herbivore dinosaur therefore it might have lived in a habitat that had plenty of trees, plants, and the climate was comparatively warmer.
Who did the Jeyawati live with?
The social structure of Jeyawati is not known due to a lack of data.
How long did a Jeyawati live?
The average lifespan of this dinosaur is not listed.
How did they reproduce?
They laid eggs to reproduce, however, the accurate procedure behind their reproduction including their clutch size or gestation period is not listed.
Jeyawati Fun Facts
What did the Jeyawati look like?
This new species had wrinkle eye which has formed due to one of the bones that comprises the eye socket being wrinkly or rough. It is also inferred that there could be the presence of one or multiple large scales behind and above the eyes.
It has also been assumed that this dinosaur probably was quadrupedal but it could walk on two legs as well. From the skull, it can be analyzed that had a usual chewing habit that is hard to detect in such herbivore species.
How many bones did a Jeyawati have?
The total number of bones is not listed, but a skull, with few ribs, displays an incomplete skeleton.
How did they communicate?
The ways of communicating are not documented.
How big was the Jeyawati?
The exact size of the 'grinding mouth, wrinkle eye dinosaur is not known how it was probably 19.8 ft (6 m) long.
How fast could a Jeyawati move?
The speed of this species is not listed.
How much did a Jeyawati weigh?
The weight of this dinosaur is not found due to insufficient information.
What were the male and female names of the species?
There is no particular name that has been assigned to the male and female species.
What would you call a baby Jeyawati?
The name of baby Jeyawati is not documented.
How aggressive were they?
The temperament of this species is unknown.
Did You Know…
The discovery of Jeyawati was a crucial part of paleantology and the fossil is now in the Arizona Museum of Natural history.
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