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'''Apatosaurus''', often incorrectly referred to as '''Brontosaurus''', was a type of sauropod [[dinosaur]] | '''Apatosaurus''', often incorrectly referred to as '''Brontosaurus''', was a type of sauropod [[dinosaur]], surviving on prehistoric [[Earth]]. They are big, bulky, vegetarian and have incredibly long necks. They, like all other [[dinosaur]]s, were killed when the [[Cyber-Controller]]'s ship crashed into the [[Earth]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[Earthshock]]'') A few Apatosaurs were briefly transported to the [[1970s]] era [[London]] by [[Operation Golden Age]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[Invasion of the Dinosaurs]]'') This was mentioned by [[Fourth Doctor|the Doctor]] following his [[regeneration]]. ([[DW]]: ''[[Robot (TV story)|Robot]]''). | ||
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Revision as of 20:59, 31 July 2010
Apatosaurus, often incorrectly referred to as Brontosaurus, was a type of sauropod dinosaur, surviving on prehistoric Earth. They are big, bulky, vegetarian and have incredibly long necks. They, like all other dinosaurs, were killed when the Cyber-Controller's ship crashed into the Earth. (DW: Earthshock) A few Apatosaurs were briefly transported to the 1970s era London by Operation Golden Age. (DW: Invasion of the Dinosaurs) This was mentioned by the Doctor following his regeneration. (DW: Robot).
Behind the Scenes
- In taxonomy, the name applied to the first discovered specimen has primacy. The names of subsequent finds misidentified as different genuses become synonyms. The first "Brontosaurus" was a larger and more complete skeleton which lead this name to become more rooted in popular culture.
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