Product Description
Triceratops, Late Cretaceous period, Dinosaur Skull Fossil, Very Realistic, Hard Rubber, Educational, Figure, Diorama Model, Prehistoric, Bones, Toy, 1.5 Inches
The Triceratops dinosaur skull fossil represents one of the most iconic and frequently discovered remnants from the Late Cretaceous period, making it a pivotal piece for paleontology research and museum exhibits. The scientific name for the most well-known species is Triceratops horridus, though it is also commonly referred to as the three-horned face dinosaur, which is the literal translation of its Greek name. Another recognized species is Triceratops prorsus. This remarkable skull is distinguished by its truly immense size, often measuring over two meters (nearly seven feet) long in adults, placing it among the largest terrestrial animal skulls ever unearthed. The most striking features of the fossilized cranium include the trio of formidable horns—two long, forward-curving brow horns and one shorter nasal horn—complemented by a massive, bony neck frill. This bony shield, an extension of the parietal and squamosal bones, protected the neck and shoulders of this massive herbivorous dinosaur and also served as a prominent display structure for attracting mates or intimidating rivals, a subject of ongoing debate in horned dinosaur evolution. Researchers frequently discover Cretaceous-era dinosaur skulls from the Hell Creek Formation in western North America, providing a wealth of information about the animal's life, including evidence of battle scars and growth patterns. The fossil record indicates that studying Triceratops skull development reveals dramatic changes as the creature matured from a juvenile to a giant adult. Dedicated fossil collectors and institutions highly value a complete Triceratops skull for its impressive scale and central role in understanding the very last non-avian dinosaurs to roam the earth before the K-Pg extinction event.
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