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'''''Vollardisaurus''''' is a genus of large [[joanusaurid]] theropod dinosaur that lived 125 to 120 million years ago during the Early Cretaceous epoch in modern day [[Levantia]] and [[Sarpedon]] on a supercontinent known as [[Sarpolevantia]]. Like most dinosaur genera, ''Vollardisaurus'' contains only a single species, ''V. acracanthus''. Its fossil remains are found mainly in the [[Levantia|Levantine]] nationstates [[Anglei]], [[Urcea]] and [[Yonderre]], although teeth attributed to ''Vollardisaurus'' have been found as far away as [[Caphiria]], suggesting a continent wide range. It is speculated by some paleontologists to be the most direct descendant of the ''[[Joanusaurus]]''. | '''''Vollardisaurus''''' is a genus of large [[joanusaurid]] theropod dinosaur that lived 125 to 120 million years ago during the Early Cretaceous epoch in modern day [[Levantia]] and [[Sarpedon]] on a supercontinent known as [[Sarpolevantia]]. Like most dinosaur genera, ''Vollardisaurus'' contains only a single species, ''V. acracanthus''. Its fossil remains are found mainly in the [[Levantia|Levantine]] nationstates [[Anglei]], [[Urcea]] and [[Yonderre]], although teeth attributed to ''Vollardisaurus'' have been found as far away as [[Caphiria]], suggesting a continent wide range. It is speculated by some paleontologists to be the most direct descendant of the ''[[Joanusaurus]]''. | ||
''Vollardisaurus'' was a bipedal predator. The scientific name ''Vollardisaurus acracanthus'' translates to "[[Vollardie|Vollardic]] lizard high spines" or "tall-spined [[Vollardie|Vollardic]] lizard". As the name suggests, it is best known for the high neural spines on many of its vertebrae, which most likely supported a ridge of muscle over the animal's neck, back, and hips. ''Vollardisaurus'' was one of the largest theropods, reaching an estimated 14.5 m (47½ ft) in length, and weighing up to 6.2 metric tons (6.8 short tons). Large theropod footprints discovered in [[Pelaxia]] and | ''Vollardisaurus'' was a bipedal predator. The scientific name ''Vollardisaurus acracanthus'' translates to "[[Vollardie|Vollardic]] lizard high spines" or "tall-spined [[Vollardie|Vollardic]] lizard". As the name suggests, it is best known for the high neural spines on many of its vertebrae, which most likely supported a ridge of muscle over the animal's neck, back, and hips. ''Vollardisaurus'' was one of the largest theropods, reaching an estimated 14.5 m (47½ ft) in length, and weighing up to 6.2 metric tons (6.8 short tons). Large theropod footprints discovered in [[Pelaxia]] and [[Takatta Loa]] may have been made by ''Vollardisaurus'', although there is no direct association with skeletal remains. | ||
Recent discoveries have elucidated many details of its anatomy, allowing for specialized studies focusing on its brain structure and forelimb function. ''Vollardisaurus'' was the largest theropod in its ecosystem and likely an apex predator which preyed on {{wpl|sauropods}}, {{wpl|ornithopods}}, and [[testudosaurs]]. | Recent discoveries have elucidated many details of its anatomy, allowing for specialized studies focusing on its brain structure and forelimb function. ''Vollardisaurus'' was the largest theropod in its ecosystem and likely an apex predator which preyed on {{wpl|sauropods}}, {{wpl|ornithopods}}, and [[testudosaurs]]. | ||