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Anchiceratops
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Anchiceratops was a herbivore (plant-eater) that lived in the late
Cretaceous period,
about 78 and 70 million years ago,
Anchiceratops was about 20 feet (6 meters) long. It had two long horns above
its eyes, and a shorter horn on its snout. Like other
Ceratopsian dinosaurs,
it head a bony neck frill, but Anchiceratops' neck frill is highly distinctive -
it is rectangular in shape, and edged by large triangular bony projections ("epoccipitals").
Fossils of Anchiceratops have been
found in both the United States
and Canada. The first remains
of the creature were found by the Red Deer River in Alberta,
Canada by an
expedition led by
Barnum Brown in 1912.
Barnum Brown named the animal
in 1914 - its name
means "near horned face" and was chosen in reference to
Brown's belief that
Anchiceratops was a transitional form closely related to
Monoclonius and
Triceratops.
Anchiceratops was a herbivore (plant-eater) that lived from 78 to 70 million years ago
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Anchiceratops Facts
Here is a summary of some of the key facts about Anchiceratops:
- Anchiceratops was a genus of dinosaur.
- "Anchiceratops" means "near horned face". This name was chosen by Barnum Brown in 1914.
- Anchiceratops was a member of the Ornithischia ("bird-hipped") order of dinosaurs. What this means, is that although Anchiceratops was not closely related to birds, it did have similarly shaped pelvic bones.
- Anchiceratops was a Ceratopsian - a member of a group of related herbivorous (plant-eating) dinosaurs with beaks, many of which had neck frills and horns as well.
- Anchiceratops lived between about 78 million years ago and 70 million years ago, during the late Cretaceous period.
- Anchiceratops lived in North America.
- Anchiceratops was a herbivore (plant-eater).
- Anchiceratops was about 20 feet (6 meters) long.
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Anchiceratops is a genus of chasmosaurine ceratopsid dinosaur, it was a quadrupedal herbivore with three horns on its face, a parrot-like beak, and a long frill extending from the back of its head. The two horns above the eyes were longer than the single horn on its snout, as in other chasmosaurines. Anchiceratops approached 20 feet in length. All is made by original basswood and first-class workmanship, as all 3D puzzles have no paint, so it is lead-free and safe toy for Children. Ages 6 and above. Parts Quantity: 38 Pieces. Assembling Size: 450 mm L x 110 mm W x 190 mm H. Board Size: 185 mm x 225 mm x 12 mm. |
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By Peter Dodson
Princeton University Press
Paperback (360 pages)
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The horned dinosaurs, a group of rhinoceros-like creatures that lived 100 to 65 million years ago, included one of the greatest and most popular dinosaurs studied today: Triceratops. Noted for his flamboyant appearance--marked by a striking array of horns over the nose and eyes, a long bony frill at the back of the head, and an assortment of lumps and bumps for attracting females--this herbivore displayed remarkable strength in its ability to fight off Tyrannosaurus rex. It was also among the last dinosaurs to walk the earth. In telling us about Triceratops and its relatives, the Ceratopsia, Peter Dodson here re-creates the sense of adventure enjoyed by so many scientists who have studied them since their discovery in the mid-nineteenth century. From the badlands of the Red Deer River in Alberta to the Gobi Desert, Dodson pieces together fossil evidence to describe the ceratopsians themselves--their anatomy, biology, and geography--and he evokes the human dimension of their discovery and interpretation. An authoritative survey filled with many original illustrations, this book is the first comprehensive presentation of horned dinosaurs for the general reader. Dodson explains first the fascinating ways in which the ceratopsians dealt with their dangerous environment. There follows a lesson on ceratopsian bone structure, which enables the reader quickly to grasp the questions that still puzzle scientists, concerning features such as posture, gait, footprints, and diet. Dodson evenhandedly discusses controversies that continue, for example, over sexual dimorphism and the causes of the dinosaurs' disappearance. Throughout his narrative, we are reminded that dinosaur study is a human enterprise. We meet the scientists who charmed New York high society into financing expeditions to Mongolia, home of Triceratops' predecessors, as well as those who used their poker winnings to sustain paleontology expeditions. Rich in fossil lore and in tales of adventure, the world of the Ceratopsia is presented here for specialists and general readers alike. |
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Easily distinguished by the horns and frills on their skulls, ceratopsians were one of the most successful of all dinosaurs. This volume presents a broad range of cutting-edge research on the functional biology, behavior, systematics, paleoecology, and paleogeography of the horned dinosaurs, and includes descriptions of newly identified species. |
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- Written by experts with detailed information and plenty of fascinating facts.- Up-to-date information on the latest fossil discoveries and the most amazing machines.- Filled with internet links to encourage further exploration. |
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By Michael Benton
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This series about dinosaurs covers different types of dinosaur, from the incredibly ferocious T-Rex, to the smaller (but just as deadly) Coelophysis. Children can learn about their anatomy, behaviour, eating habits, and imagine what life might have been like in the prehistoric world in an informative way. It includes Internet links to take children to relevant sites on the Net. It also includes the most up-to-date information on the latest fossil discoveries. |
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By W. Langston
National Museum of Canada
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