Parasaurolophus by a Forest Pond with Cycads
A friendly Parasaurolophus with a long crest stands beside a pond among forest ferns and cycads.
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Parasaurolophus Beside the Forest Pond
The setting features a Parasaurolophus near a prehistoric pond in a forest of ferns and cycads. Its most recognizable feature is the long, backward-pointing crest on its head. The dinosaur’s broad beak, strong hind legs, and long tail complete the form of a large plant eater living among abundant vegetation.
Curious Facts About Its Crest and Cycads
The hollow crest of Parasaurolophus connected with its nasal passages and may have helped produce low, resonant calls. Those sounds could have been useful for communication within a group. Cycads are seed plants with stiff leaves arranged around a central crown, and living species are often mistaken for palms even though they belong to a different plant group.
Natural Colors of Parasaurolophus and the Pond
- Parasaurolophus skin: its true colors are unknown; earthy green, brown, tan, or muted orange are plausible
- Head crest: the original color is unknown and could have differed from the body
- Ferns: usually medium to deep green, with lighter green on young growth
- Cycad leaves: glossy green to dark green
- Pond water: clear, blue-green, brown, or gray depending on depth, sediment, and reflected light