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Three-Horned-Face!

Short answer: Triceratops was a large plant-eating ceratopsian dinosaur that lived in western North America about 68 to 66 million years ago, at the very end of the Cretaceous, making it one of the last non-avian dinosaurs. Its name means 'three-horned face'.

It had a long horn above each eye, a shorter horn on the nose, and a solid bony frill. Healed injuries on fossils suggest the horns were used in fights with rivals, and possibly in defense; the frill may have served for display. It cropped plants with a parrot-like beak. Adults grew to about 8 to 9 m long. The footage shows Triceratops reconstructions, with the presenter.

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What should you know about Three-Horned-Face!?

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  1. Triceratops lived about 68 to 66 million years ago.

    DD-201-F01 · Write-up · Exhibit A (68 to 66 million years)

  2. Its name means 'three-horned face'.

    DD-201-F02 · Write-up · Exhibit B (Name)

Video transcript: Three-Horned-Face!: Triceratops Means 'Three-Horned Face'

Triceratops a herbivorous dinosaur that roamed the during the late Cretaceous period approximately 68 to 66 million years ago is renowned for its distinctive appearance. DID YOU KNOW? The name triceratops translates to three-horned highlighting its most recognizable feature a large bony frill adorned with three horns. The two longer horns above the eyes and the shorter one on the nose were likely used for defense against predators and possibly in mating displays. This dinosaur had a robust four-legged build and was one of the last and largest of the horned dinosaurs. As an herbivore triceratops used its beak to graze on vegetation. NOW YOU KNOW!

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The write-up

Triceratops means 'three-horned face'. It was among the last non-avian dinosaurs.

  1. Exhibit A

    68 to 66 million years

    Triceratops lived about 68 to 66 million years ago.

  2. Exhibit B

    Name

    Its name means 'three-horned face'.

  3. Exhibit C

    Horns and frill

    It had three horns and a bony frill.

  4. Exhibit D

    Combat

    Injuries suggest horn fights.

  5. Exhibit E

    Beak

    It cropped plants with a beak.

Questions people ask about Three-Horned-Face!

When did Triceratops live?

End of the Cretaceous.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (68 to 66 million years) · Wikipedia: Triceratops

What does its name mean?

Greek.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Name) · Wikipedia: Triceratops

Where were its longest horns?

Two of them.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Horns and frill) · Wikipedia: Triceratops

What do healed injuries suggest?

Rivals.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Combat) · Wikipedia: Triceratops

What did it eat with?

A plant-eater.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Beak) · Wikipedia: Triceratops

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  1. When did Triceratops live?

    1. 68 to 66 million years ago
    2. 200 million years ago
    3. 10,000 years ago
    4. 1 million years ago
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    Answer: A. 68 to 66 million years ago End of the Cretaceous. Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (68 to 66 million years) · Wikipedia: Triceratops

  2. What does its name mean?

    1. Three-horned face
    2. Terrible lizard
    3. King of tyrants
    4. Winged finger
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    Answer: A. Three-horned face Greek. Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Name) · Wikipedia: Triceratops

  3. Where were its longest horns?

    1. Above the eyes
    2. On the nose
    3. On the tail
    4. On the frill
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    Answer: A. Above the eyes Two of them. Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Horns and frill) · Wikipedia: Triceratops

  4. What do healed injuries suggest?

    1. Horn fights
    2. It could fly
    3. It ate meat
    4. It swam
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    Answer: A. Horn fights Rivals. Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Combat) · Wikipedia: Triceratops

  5. What did it eat with?

    1. A beak
    2. Claws
    3. Tentacles
    4. A trunk
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    Answer: A. A beak A plant-eater. Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Beak) · Wikipedia: Triceratops

Cite this case file

Easterling, Marcus. "Three-Horned-Face!." The Detail Department (DetailEnjoyer), case file DD-201, last updated Jan 27, 2024. https://detailenjoyer.com/case/three-horned-face/

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