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Universe: Jurassic Park
Debut: Jurassic Park (novel, 1990; film, 1993)
The dilophosaurus was one of the largest carnivorous dinosaurs of the Early Jurassic Period. It gets its name from the two thin crests of bone on the top of its head. These were probably used as a display for courtship purposes. The dilophosaurus has been found in both the U.S. and China, which, although part of the same huge landmass, were still quite a long distance from each other. There is also no evidence of venom in the dilophosaurus's system. As a more primitive predatory dinosaur, the dilophosaurus didn't have forward facing eyes to give it stereo vision. It may have used scent as an integral part of its hunting technique. It had long and slender, rear-curving teeth in long jaws and strong front arms which would have been effective in grabbing prey. It was fast - probably with a top speed of about 30-mph. It also had a long tail that could have been used as a whip in a fight. Footprints attributed to the dilophosaurus to appear in groups, so it may have hunted in small packs. It shares the same overall body configuration as its ancestor coelophysis.
In Jurassic Park, the dilophosaurus was recreated by InGen in their compound on Isla Sorna where they raised by the workers there until a few months had passed where they would be transported to the neighbouring island Isla Nublar for InGen's Jurassic Park. They resided in the dilophosaur Paddock.
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