Euhelopus

Euhelopus is a genus of herbivorous sauropod dinosaur from the Early Cretaceous period. Fossils attributed to Euhelopus have been found in China. The genus was first described in 1956 by Alfred Sherwood Romer and Zdansky, based on remains discovered in the Shandong Province. The name Euhelopus means "true Helops," referring to a mythological figure and possibly alluding to the perceived long legs of the animal.

Euhelopus is classified within the Titanosauria, a diverse group of sauropods that were widespread across the globe. However, its precise phylogenetic placement within Titanosauria has been subject to debate among paleontologists. The fossils indicate a medium-sized sauropod, with an estimated length of around 15 meters. Like other sauropods, Euhelopus possessed a long neck and tail, a relatively small head, and walked on four pillar-like legs. Its diet consisted of plant material.

The discovery of Euhelopus has contributed to our understanding of sauropod evolution and distribution in Asia during the Cretaceous. While the genus has been recognized for decades, further research and discoveries may refine our understanding of its anatomy, behavior, and evolutionary relationships.