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Pachycephalosaurus

Pachycephalosaurus wyomingensis

Pachycephalosaurus was a prehistoric dinosaur known for its distinctive features. Scientists study its bones to learn about how dinosaurs lived.

Hábitat: Mesozoic forests and floodplains

Aspecto

The Pachycephalosaurus is a bipedal dinosaur defined by its enormous, bony dome-shaped skull, up to 10 inches thick. It had a relatively short, thick neck and a spiky fringe around the base of its dome, with small horn-like bumps on its snout.

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Pachycephalosaurus

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Its super thick skull was almost 10 inches deep!

Pachycephalosaurus means 'thick-headed lizard' in Greek!

Scientists found its fossils only in North America!

They might have used their domes for head-butting contests!

Habilidades especiales

Habilidad

Dome Defender

Pachycephalosaurus has an incredibly thick, bony skull that helps them protect their brain or impress rivals.

Habilidad

Head-Butt Hurler

Pachycephalosaurus can charge at great speed because of their strong legs and sturdy dome for defense or display.

Habilidad

Speedy Scrambler

Pachycephalosaurus can move quickly on two powerful legs that helps them escape from fast predators.

Medidas y detalles

Estimated Length
4.5-5 m
Estimated Weight
400-475 kg
Era
Late Cretaceous Period
Extinct Millions Years Ago
66

Dieta y alimentación

This plant-eating dinosaur nibbled on leaves, fruits, and seeds from low-growing plants.

Alimentos principales

  • Ferns
  • Cycads
  • Flowering plant leaves
  • Fruits
  • Seeds

Método de búsqueda

  • Foraging

Conexiones ecológicas

eaten by

Tyrannosaurus rex

Tyrannosaurus rex

Apex predator in its habitat.

eaten by

Dakotaraptor

Dakotaraptor steini

Large raptor that might have preyed on juveniles.

depends on

Ancient Sycamore Tree

Platanus nobilis

A source of various leaves and buds.

Rasgos

También conocido como

Thick-headed Lizard

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While extremely dangerous in their time, this creature is now extinct.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Cuál es el estimated Length de Pachycephalosaurus?

4.5-5 m

¿Cuál es el estimated Weight de Pachycephalosaurus?

400-475 kg

¿Qué come Pachycephalosaurus?

This plant-eating dinosaur nibbled on leaves, fruits, and seeds from low-growing plants.

¿Dónde se encuentra normalmente Pachycephalosaurus?

Mesozoic forests and floodplains

¿Cómo caza Pachycephalosaurus?

Foraging

¿Cuál es el era de Pachycephalosaurus?

Late Cretaceous Period

¿Cuál es el extinct Millions Years Ago de Pachycephalosaurus?

66

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