Fun Koreanosaurus Facts For Kids

The Koreanosaurus boseongensis creature of the Koreanosaurus genus is a dinosaur from the Cretaceous period. They belong to the order Ornithischia and have their origin in Korea. Starting with an informal nomenclature by Lee, they were officially termed as Koreanosaurus in the year 2011.

Lee and Huh made proper classification and described them as Ornithopod dinosaurs originating from the Koreanosaurus genus. Although according to the scientist Han et al., it could be a member of the Jeholosauridae clan of order Ornithischia. Based on another article, either the species are a type of Jeholosauridae dinosaur or have the possibility of being related to them.

This animal was herbivorous in nature, and hence the habitat included terrestrial regions along with forests or grasslands. In terms of location, they are only found in the eastern parts of Asia or the southern parts of Korea, giving the creature its name.

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Koreanosaurus Interesting Facts

How do you pronounce 'Koreanosaurus '?

According to the 'Neues Jahrbuch Für Geologie und Paläontologie' publication, these species and their genus have their origin from the Korean soil. After several years of discovery, this species was officially named by a group of scientists in 2011.

In 2011, the scientists, namely M.‭ ‬Huh,‭ ‬D.G.‭ ‬Lee,‭ ‬J.K.‭ ‬Kim,‭ ‬J.D.‭ ‬Lim‭ & ‬P.‭ Godefroit named this dinosaur Koreanosaurus based on their place of origin. The pronunciation of this cretaceous species can be broken down into six syllables. The six syllables would be 'Ko-ree-an-o-sore-us'.

What type of dinosaur was a Koreanosaurus?

There has been informal confusion regarding discussing the proper classification of the Koreanosaurus boseongensis species. According to the authors of the 'Neues Jahrbuch Für Geologie und Paläontologie' journal, like Lee and Huh, this species was considered to be a part of the new basal ornithopod, making it an ornithopod dinosaur.

In which geological period did the Koreanosaurus roam the earth?

Around three Koreanosaurus fossils were identified by scientists in the year 2003 from the Korean Peninsula. Discovered from the southern coastal region of the Korean Peninsula, these species used to live on the planet during the Cretaceous period.

When did the Koreanosaurus become extinct?

Like other dinosaurs, this new basal ornithopod dinosaur is expected to have left the planet about 65 million years ago.

Where did a Koreanosaurus live?

According to the three fossils discovered in 2003, these species used to live along the coastal area of South Korea or the Korean peninsula. Apart from the traces found in South Korea, the species were seen in other parts of Asia as well.

According to the articles 'Neues Jahrbuch Für Geologie und Paläontologie' journal, only the eastern part of Asia like Jeonnam had fossils of this ornithopod dinosaur.

What was a Koreanosaurus's habitat?

An average Koreanosaurus size wildlife includes the terrestrial areas of Asia. Considering the location of the fossils, the species were concentrated towards the eastern part of Asia only. Most of these areas can be considered as a suitable habitat for the species as they provide adequate food and shelter to them.

Who did a Koreanosaurus live with?

The fossils that were found in the coastal regions of South Korea included the rib and the partial skeleton of different members of the same species. Considering this fact, it was evident that the species were not living in isolation. They were either living in pairs or in small groups, including the members of their own kind.

How long did a Koreanosaurus live?

The average lifespan of the dinosaurs is different when it comes to the different members. Dinosaur as a collective animal is known to have an average lifespan of around 20-80 years. This is even though the average lifespan of the Koreanosaurus boseongensis species is not known to the researchers as of now.

How did they reproduce?

According to the 'Neues Jahrbuch Für Geologie und Paläontologie' journal, this Cretaceous dinosaur from the Ornithischia order is oviparous in nature. Oviparous animals are the ones who reproduce or create offspring by laying and hatching eggs. Not much has been known regarding the reproductive process of this animal.

Traces of nests were found where the eggs were the female dinosaur would lay eggs on. The eggs are usually huge by size with a creamish hue. The eggs usually had a hard outing and were laid near the water bodies.

Koreanosaurus Fun Facts

What did a Koreanosaurus look like?

From the fossil that was discovered in Korea and studied by lee, we can say that the Koreanosaurus boseongensis dinosaur was comparatively smaller in size than their contemporaries. This new basal ornithopod dinosaur of the Cretaceous period is almost smaller than half the size of a standing human.

The fossil discloses the ancient reptile having a tail, which is almost two-thirds of the total length of the body and an average length of the neck.

They are known to have rough skin, and not much is known about their set of teeth. There has been no information regarding the dinosaur having a set of a strong or long set of teeth.

How many bones did a Koreanosaurus have?

An average dinosaur is known to have around 200 bones within its body. Hence, we can say that this animal from the genus Koreanosaurus will have a similar number of bones within its body.

How did they communicate?

Considering the fact that dinosaurs went extinct from the world around 65 million years ago, not much information has been acquired by researchers regarding the communication process of this Cretaceous dinosaur. Few scientists have argued that this dinosaur must have communicated amongst themselves with the help of noises or sounds.

How big was a Koreanosaurus?

This creature is known to have had a weight of around 254lb (115 Kg) on average. They were long enough with an average length of around 137.79 in (3.5 m).

The new basal ornithopod dinosaur of the Ornithischia order was related to the Orodromeus and is almost more than double the size of an Orodromeus. The Orodromeus had an average length of around 59-98 in (1.5-2.5 m).

How fast could a move?

Although the fossil could give the scientists a brief description and classification of the structure and the habitat of this animal, the exact speed could not have been discovered as of now. Since they were not predatory in nature, it remains hard to understand their exact movement speed.

How much did a weigh?

A Koreanosaurus is known to have an average weight of around 254lb (115 Kg).

What were the male and female names of the species?

There has been no specific name assigned to the male and the female members. They are usually referred to as the sex that this new basal ornithopod dinosaur would belong to.

What would you call a baby Koreanosaurus?

There has been no information regarding the nomenclature of a baby Koreanosaurus.

What did they eat?

This cretaceous animal belonging to the Ornithischia order is a herbivore by nature. Although the exact eating preference is not known, we can say that they mostly fed themselves on plants and trees.

How aggressive were they?

There has been no information regarding this animal being aggressive in nature.

Did you know...

This animal from the Ornithischia order belongs to the Orodrominae sub-family.

The name Koreanosaurus refers to the term Korean lizard.

What is the closest relative of the Koreanosaurus?

The closest relatives to this animal of the Koreanosaurus genus and Ornithischia order are Orodromeus,‭ ‬Oryctodromeus, and Zephyrosaurus. 

What is the Koreanosaurus known for?

Koreanosaurus boseongensis from South Korea is known for its place of origin, which gives it the name as well. Mostly found in Korea, its location and habitat make it easy to search and study about them.

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