Q What unusual body feature distinguished Brachiosaurus from many other sauropods?
- A Its hind legs were longer than its front legs.
- B Its front legs were longer than its hind legs.
- C Its front and hind legs were roughly the same length.
B Its front legs were longer than its hind legs.
Brachiosaurus had an unusual body shape, with front legs that were longer than its hind legs. This gave its back a distinctive downward slope from the shoulders to the hips. Its name means “arm lizard,” referring to its remarkably long front limbs.
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