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Styracosaurus

Cretaceous Period Herbivore Creature Type

Styracosaurus albertensis

Scientific Name: "Spiny Lizard"

Local Name: Styracosaurus

πŸ•Cretaceous Period
🌿Herbivore

Physical Characteristics

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Size5~5.5m
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Weight1800~2700kg
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Height1.8m

Discovery

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Discovery Year1913Year
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DiscovererLawrence Lambe
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Discovery LocationAlberta, Canada

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Styracosaurus (Styracosaurus albertensis) restoration

Styracosaurus is a plesiosaur known for its six long spines extending from the edge of its frill. It had a huge horn on its nose, 60 centimeters long. This ornate decoration would have been used for predator defense and mating displays.

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    Styracosaurus Β· Cretaceous Period Β· Herbivore

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