👉 Austromyrtus is a type of dinosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 69 million years ago. It was part of the family Myrtidae, which also includes other dinosaurs such as Diplodocus and Triceratops. The term "austromyrtus" refers to the specific type of dinosaur known for its massive jawbones and elongated skull that were characteristic features of this species.