In our friendship groups, we all play a pivotal role. Whether your categorisation is the ‘tall one’, ‘the short one’, ‘the loud one’ or the ‘stupid one’, each of our roles are fundamental to the functuality of the group. Arguably, the same could be said for the ramification of the food chain in prehistoric times. The T-Rex relied on the Triceratops and the Allosaurus depended upon the Diplodocus; each sculpted in their own individual shapes and sizes. Dinosaurs, like humans, had their own distinctive traits, whether they were the fastest, the tallest or the dumbest in the dino-world. With this in mind, here is an insight into what dinosaur you would be in your friendship group...

The Small Friend -

If you’re the tiny one in your friendship group that struggles to see at concerts or gets left behind on strolls (mainly due to your little legs), then you are most likely to be a lesothosaurus - the dinosaur which was effectively the size of a chicken.

The Tall Friend -

On the contrary, are you the tallest in your group. The one who towers above the rest, physically looking down on all your friends. If that's the case, then you are most definitely the Sauroposeidon. Known for its four neck vertebrae, the Sauroposedion was undoubtedly the tallest of the Dino-clan standing at over 18m in height (112 feet tall)!

The Brainy Friend -

There’s always one in the friendship group, the notorious overachiever. The straight A student in every school discipline, who manages to juggle after curricular activities, endless trails of homework and a social life too. Well, if they were born over 66 million years ago, they would be a Troodon. With stereoscopic vision, grasping hands and a brain the size of a mammal - it's fair to say those academically abled individuals most mirrored these potentially dubious genuses of relatively small, bird-like beings.

The Dumb Friend -

Conversely, there’s always a friend who’s slightly behind the pack. School is not their strongpoint, so they excel in other areas and disciplines instead. They will, however, make up for their lack of academic prowess with their bold personality and defensive exterior - a favourable trait admired within the friendship group. If you think this best describes you, then you are probably the Stegosaurus. With a brain the size of a walnut (don’t worry we’re not trying to insult you), the stegosaurus was a little bit “slower” than the rest of the dinos. Although, their spiky spinal cord ensured that they could fight off predators, so they certainly weren’t easy pickings on the playgrounds!

The Fierce Friend -

We all have a friend who’s fearless, brave and not afraid to fight for what they believe in - even if that means they’re most likely to get themselves into trouble. This friend will ensure their opinion is heard and are determined to remain on top in all circumstances. While most people believe the Tyrannosaurus rex was the most ferocious of all the dinosaurs, but in terms of overall cunning, determination and its array of vicious weapons, it was the Utahraptor that was probably the fiercest of all. The Utahraptor measured about 7 metres, and was a very powerful, agile and intelligent predator. So, if you love digging your claws into any project (or even person), then the Utahraptor is your spirit animal.

The Vegan -

For the sensitive soul in the friendgroup who conforms to the narrative of “meat is murder”, you are most definitely the Brachiosaurus. Brachiosaurus were herbivores who moved in large herds until they had exhausted vegetation - or like normal vegans, until they had finished spreading their moral justification for not eating meat! On a serious note, these lovable giants were calm and collected, steadily moving through life at a natural pace - so for that calm, placid and kind vegan friend in your inner circle, they would best fit the description of the Brachiosaurus.