Longest member of the sauropod family with heavy body, elephantine legs, and long neck and tail
Diplodocus are sauropod dinosaurs, being in the same family as apatosaurus. Sauropods have heavy bodies, elephantine legs and feet, and long necks and tails, and diplodocus is the longest member of the family. They are plant-eaters who live in small family groups, and are normally peaceful if not threatened. However, their sheer bulk makes them formidable opponents if aroused.
Basic Fantasy Field Guide Omnibus
Jurassic herbivore, famously long
Large quadrupedal herbivores with elephantine bodies and extremely long necks and tails, the sauropods are herd animals. They can bite, but are only really dangerous when they trample. Trampling automatically kills any creature weighing less than a ton in their path—saving throw vs death to avoid. A whole herd stampeding is an impressive sight, best viewed from a safe distance. In fantasy gaming environments sauropods might make good meat animals or beasts of burden.
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