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− | ''Parasaurolophus'' was an herbivorous ornithopod dinosaur. It lived 76 to 73 million years ago in North America and possibly Asia. While no complete skeletons have been found, it is estimated to reach about | + | ''Parasaurolophus'' was an herbivorous ornithopod dinosaur. It lived 76 to 73 million years ago in North America and possibly Asia. While no complete skeletons have been found, it is estimated to reach about 9.5 meters long and weigh 2.5 metric tonnes. It is best known for its crest, which evolved from the premaxilla and nasal bones and contained a hollow tube extending from the nostrils before turning around and heading back into the skull. Hypotheses for the purpose of the crest include sexual display, communication, and thermoregulation. |
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250px The Parasaurolophus in the museum in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. | ||||||
Scientific name | ||||||
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Parasaurolophus walkeri | ||||||
Period(s) | Late Cretaceous | |||||
Length | 29.5 feet (9 meters) | |||||
Main appearances | ||||||
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Name in other languages
パラサウロロフス
副栉龙 Parasaurolophus Parasaurio Parasauro Паразауролоф
파라사우롤로푸스 副櫛龍 Parasaurolophus Parasaurio Parasaurolophus Parasaurolophus |
The Parasaurolophus (known as the Parasaur in Wild World and City Folk, and the Parasaurus in New Leaf) is a three-part fossil in the Animal Crossing series introduced in Animal Crossing: Wild World that appears in all subsequent games to date.
At the museum
In Wild World
When donating to Blathers in Wild World, he will provide the following information about the fossil:
"This dinosaur lived until the very end of ALL dinosaur-kind, you know. The magnificent crest on its head was actually hollow bone measuring over 3 feet! BA-ROOOOOOOOOOOO! A mighty cry would echo across the land when it tooted it! Ah. Hoo. Did I spit on you? I rarely get to cut loose like that, wot? I'm an owl."
The Parasaur can be found in the first room of the fossil exhibit in the museum.
In City Folk
When donating the final part to Blathers in City Folk, he will provide the following information about the fossil:
"The parasaurolophus lived until the end of the days of the dinosaurs! The crest on its head was a hollow bone over three feet in length. This beast could toot its own horn, wot! The very thought of the sound it might have made ruffles all of my feathers!"
The Parasaur can be found in the first room of the fossil exhibit in the museum.
In New Leaf
After donating the final part of the fossil in New Leaf, its plaque in the museum will read:
"The parasaur is well known for the distinctive head crest extending from its nose to behind its head. The crest was formed from a hollow bone that was more than a yard in length. Theories hold that it was used to amplify the creature's vocalizations for a variety of reasons."
The Parasaurus can be found in the first room of the fossil exhibit in the museum.
In New Horizons
When the player donates to Blathers or selects "Tell me about this!" in New Horizons, he will provide the following information about the fossil:
The Parasaurolophus can be found in the second room of the fossil exhibit in the museum.
As an item
In Wild World
Parasaur Skull | |
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Sell price | 3,500 Bells |
Colors | Brown
Brown
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HRA genre | Old-school |
Size |
Parasaur Torso | |
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Sell price | 3,500 Bells |
Colors | Brown
Brown
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HRA genre | Old-school |
Size |
Parasaur Tail | |
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Sell price | 2,500 Bells |
Colors | Brown
Brown
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HRA genre | Old-school |
Size |
In City Folk
Parasaur Skull | |
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Sell price | 3,500 Bells |
Colors | Brown
Brown
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HRA genre | Retro |
Size |
Parasaur Torso | |
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Sell price | 3,500 Bells |
Colors | Brown
Brown
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HRA genre | Retro |
Size |
Parasaur Tail | |
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Sell price | 2,500 Bells |
Colors | Brown
Brown
|
HRA genre | Retro |
Size |
In New Leaf
Parasaur Skull | |
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Sell price | 3,500 Bells |
Colors | Brown
Brown
|
Style | Historical |
HHA theme challenge | Quirky |
Size |
Parasaur Torso | |
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Sell price | 3,500 Bells |
Colors | Brown
Brown
|
Style | Historical |
HHA theme challenge | Quirky |
Size |
Parasaur Tail | |
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Sell price | 2,500 Bells |
Colors | Brown
Brown
|
Style | Historical |
HHA theme challenge | Quirky |
Size |
In New Horizons
Parasaur Skull | |
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Interactable | No |
Sell price | 3,500 Bells |
Colors | Brown
Brown
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Size |
Parasaur Torso | |
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Interactable | No |
Sell price | 3,000 Bells |
Colors | Brown
Brown
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Size |
Parasaur Tail | |
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Interactable | No |
Sell price | 2,500 Bells |
Colors | Brown
Brown
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Size |
Real-world information
Parasaurolophus was an herbivorous ornithopod dinosaur. It lived 76 to 73 million years ago in North America and possibly Asia. While no complete skeletons have been found, it is estimated to reach about 9.5 meters long and weigh 2.5 metric tonnes. It is best known for its crest, which evolved from the premaxilla and nasal bones and contained a hollow tube extending from the nostrils before turning around and heading back into the skull. Hypotheses for the purpose of the crest include sexual display, communication, and thermoregulation.
More information on this topic is available at Wikipedia.
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