Dilophosaurus

Twin-crested theropod

Dilophosaurus is a genus of carnivorous dinosaur from the early Jurassic period, recognizable by the pair of bony crests on its skull.

The name means "two-crested lizard." The creature gained pop-culture notoriety from *Jurassic Park*, which depicted it with a neck frill and venom-spitting ability—features with no basis in the fossil record.

paleontology

theropod

Bipedal carnivorous dinosaur group

JurassicDinosaur-dominated geological period
carnivoreCreature eating only animals
fossilPreserved ancient organism

bipedal · predator · crests · skull · teeth · Arizona · Welles · specimen · excavation · skeleton

popculture

Jurassic Park

Dinosaur amusement park catastrophe

frillSuperfluous adornment
venomInjected animal poison
spitterDoctored wet pitch

Spielberg · movie · fictional · hooting · chirping · ambush · jeep · merchandise · toys · iconic

anatomy

fenestrae

Natural holes in tissue

kinkTight twisted spot
long neckExtended throat region
forelimbsAnterior paired appendages

claws · tail · ridges · ornamentation · vertebrae · hindlimbs

behavior

pack hunting

Predators coordinating their kills

scavengerSeeker of refuse
predationHunting and consuming prey
territorialityDefense of claimed space

display · mating ritual · vocalization · ambush predator · feeding · nesting · trackways · footprints · swimming · fish-eating

Dilophosaurus

theropod

Jurassic Park

fenestrae

pack hunting

Dilophosaurus

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