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Prosauropods were a group of early herbivorous dinosaurs that lived during the Late Triassic and Early Jurassic periods, approximately 230 to 190 million years ago. These dinosaurs are considered to be the precursors to the larger and more well-known sauropods, like Brachiosaurus and Diplodocus. Prosauropods were generally smaller than their later relatives, with some species reaching up to 10 meters in length. They typically had long necks, which allowed them to reach a variety of vegetation, and strong limbs to support their bulky bodies. Their teeth and digestive systems were adapted to a plant-based diet, indicating a shift from the mostly carnivorous habits of earlier dinosaurs. Prosauropods were among the first dinosaurs to exhibit gigantism, a trait that became much more pronounced in their sauropod descendants. Their fossils have been found on all continents, suggesting they were widespread and successful during their time.