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Psittacosaurus
Psittacosaurus was a herbivore (plant-eater)
that lived in
China, Mongolia and Siberia, during the early Cretaceous period,
about 120 to 100 million years ago.
The name Psittacosaurus was coined by
Henry Fairfield Osborn
and means "parrot lizard".
Psittacosaurus was about 8 feet (2.4 meters) long. It was bipedal (walked on
two legs) and equipped with a powerful beak on its upper jaw.
Psittacosaurus jaws were filled with self-sharpening teeth that would have
been used for cropping and slicing plant material, but were unsuitable for
chewing its food. The animal is known to have swallowed stones
("gastroliths") which would have helped wear down its food as
it passed through its digestive system (probably in a similar manner to
the gizzard in modern birds) - as many as 50 gastroliths have been found
in the abdominal cavities of some specimens.
Fossils
of at least 10 different species of Psittacosaurus have been
found so far in
China,
Mongolia and
Russia,
plus a possible additional species from
Thailand. In fact,
in total
fossils
of over 400 individual animals have been collected so far, including many
complete skeletons, and of every age from hatchling to adult, making it
one of the most studied and best-known dinosaur genera.
One
fossil
specimen found in China was found to have what
appear to have been hollow tubular bristles, each about 6 inches
(16 centimeters) in a single row down its back and tail. The purpose
of these structures are not certain, but one possibility is that they
were used for display and communication. It is also not clear whether
these (or similar) structures were found on all species of
Psittacosaurus, or just on this one particular species.
Psittacosaurus was a herbivore (plant-eater) that lived from 120 to 100 million years ago
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Psittacosaurus Facts
Here is a summary of some of the key facts about Psittacosaurus:
- Psittacosaurus was a genus of dinosaur.
- "Psittacosaurus" means "parrot lizard".
- Psittacosaurus was a member of the Ornithischia ("bird-hipped") order of dinosaurs. What this means, is that although Psittacosaurus was not closely related to birds, it did have similarly shaped pelvic bones.
- Psittacosaurus 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.
- Psittacosaurus lived between about 120 million years ago and 100 million years ago, during the Cretaceous period.
- Psittacosaurus lived in China, Mongolia and Siberia.
- Psittacosaurus was a herbivore (plant-eater).
- Psittacosaurus is thought to have swallowed stones which would have been used to help grind up tough plant material (some modern birds do the same thing). Fossils of these stones ("gastroliths") have been found in the same rocks as Psittacosaurus.
- Psittacosaurus was up to 8 feet (2.4 meters) long.
- Psittacosaurus weighed upto about 175 pounds (79 kilograms).
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Psittacosaurus Books
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By Susan H. Gray
Core Learning Library
Released: 2014-01-01
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In 1922, a team of scientists endured many hardships while traveling to Mongolia in search of dinosaurs. Readers will reap the benefits of their trials as they learn all about the new dinosaur they discovered there--the Psittacosaurus. |
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By Frances Swann
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Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of this horned-face dinosaur that lived during the Cretaceous era. |
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By Cui Zhonglei
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Language:Chinese,SoftCover,Pub Date:2013-05-01,publisher:Jilin Publishing Group,description:Paperback, Pub Date :2013-05-01 Pages: 19 Language: Chinese Publisher: Jilin Publishing Group , " the story of ancient dinosaur dinosaur populations · · approached Parrot Dragon 1 : The Journey adventure " Not only has beautiful illustrations , as we... |
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By Tamara Green
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Describes the physical characteristics and probable behavior of this beaked, plant-eating dinosaur |
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By cui zhong lei
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As the largest family on the Earth of that period, different kinds of dinosaurs could been seen everywhere. Their kingdom was a mysterious and interesting world.Unlike other popular science readings that narrate stories in a plain and boring way and use simple pictures, this series uses exquisite pictures and lively fairytale narration to tell children knowledge of dinosaurs, enabling children to gain knowledge through happy reading and arousing their desire for knowledge. |
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By Christina Peterson
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On the cover is a Psittacosaurus dinosaur which lived in Mongolia 135 to 64 years ago during the Cretaceous era. It had big eyes, parrot like head and long tail. The book is used for elementary and middle students, teachers, homeschooling and school offices. It is perfect for keeping notes and doing lesson plans. |
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By Christina Peterson
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The cover has a photo of the Psittacosaurus dinosaur. It lived during the cretaceous era which was 135 to 64 millions years ago. It was a plant eating dinosaur. The head had large eyes and it was parrot shaped. The tail was very long which acted as a counter balance while running. The book is for students taking notes or teachers doing lesson plans. The composition book has many uses. |
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By Catherine Veitch
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A little Psittacosaurus called Sid wakes up one day to find a strange egg in his nest! Sid sets off to return the egg to its home, meeting a range of Cretaceous creatures along the way. With amusing artwork from Ben Whitehouse, this is a terrific read for any little dinosaur fan. |
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By David White
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Psittacosaurus Toys
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Click Here | - PEACEFUL DINOSAUR: Psittacosaurus, or the 'parrot lizard', was a small plant eating dinosaur that lived in Mongolia and China during the Early Cretaceous, 100 to 120 million years ago. About the size of a large dog, this peaceful creature used its beak and rough teeth to cut and crush tough plants.
- MADE WITH INDUSTRY-LEADING STANDARDS: All Safari Ltd. figurines have been individually hand painted with careful detail. They feature quality construction from BPA, phthalate, and lead-free materials to ensure your family's safety.
- PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS: This accurately bristled figure is 5.25 inches long and 1.75 inches high. Its spotted brown color, darker on top and lighter below, reflects the latest scientific discoveries.
Product Description:
Psittacosaurus, or the 'parrot lizard', was a small plant eating dinosaur that lived in Mongolia and China during the Early Cretaceous, 100 to 120 million years ago. About the size of a large dog, this peaceful creature used its beak and rough teeth to cut and crush tough plants. Psittacosaurus was first discovered in the Gobi Desert, Mongolia, during an expedition organized by the American Museum of Natural History in 1922. Psittacosaurus was described and named the following year. Its name translates as 'parrot lizard' because it had a deep, curved beak reminiscent of a parrot's. Like all Safari Ltd products, this figurine has been individually hand painted, features quality construction from phthalate and lead-free materials, and includes an educational hangtag in 5 languages. Realistic, educational, and fun, this figurine is suitable for a range of interests, including collectors, enthusiasts, teachers, and kids. Admire it on a shelf, use it in the classroom, or simply enjoy playing with it. This accurately bristled figure is 5.25 inches long and 1.75 inches high. Its spotted brown color, darker on top and lighter below, reflects the latest scientific discoveries. |
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Click Here | - FUN FACTS: Psittacosaurs means "parrot lizard". It did have a beak and some of them had feathers on their tail.
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CollectA's replica of the Psittacosaurus is detailed and lifelike down to the quill-like structures on its tail. The Psittacosaurus lived in Asia between 123 - 100 million years ago. Fossil remains of over 400 Psittacosaurus individuals have been found to date. This dinosaur walked on its hind legs and had a beak-like mouth in its large head. The quill-like structures on the tail of the Psittacosaurus shown in this figure appeared on at least one species of this dinosaur. The Psittacosaurus was a small dinosaur, reaching up to 6.5 feet in length and weighed up to 44 pounds. The Psittacosaurus had sharp teeth to cut through tough plants, but did not chew. Instead, like today's birds, the Psittacosaurus swallowed stones to help with digestion. This beautifully sculpted, collectible figure from our Prehistoric Life Collection measures 4.3''L x 2''H. Each figure in our Prehistoric Life Collection has been approved by archeologist Anthony Beeson, a well-respected expert in paleoimagery. All CollectA models are individually hand crafted to the highest standards and made with the finest and safest phthalate-free, lead-free materials. Create a natural world in miniature with high quality toy replicas from CollectA. Our mission is to educate collectors and to provide the greatest opportunity for creative play. |
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This "Psittacosaurus, Dinosaur" Postage Stamp Art is handmade by our family in Vancouver, Canada. Since 2001, we've been making and selling our art at craft fairs. We use only genuine, collectible postage stamps. Each piece is about the size of your hand (3.6" x 2.8"). We choose from postage stamps worldwide and craft the wood frames in our studio. We're humbled that over ten thousand people have given our art to their friends and loved ones. Thanks for browsing our collection. We hope you'll find a piece that you enjoy. If you have a question, please send us a message. We look forward to hearing your thoughts. From our hands and hearts,
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Facts:
Psittacosaurus (/?s?t?k??s??r?s/ SIT-?-k?-SOR-?s; "parrot lizard") is a genus of extinct ceratopsian dinosaur from the Early Cretaceous of what is now Asia, existing between 123.2 and 100 million years ago. It is notable for being the most species-rich dinosaur genus. Up to 11 species are known, from across Mongolia, Siberia, China, and possibly Thailand. The species of Psittacosaurus were obligate bipeds at adulthood, with a high skull and a robust beak. One individual was found preserved with long filaments on the tail, similar to those of Tianyulong, and scales across the rest of the animal. Psittacosaurus probably had complex behaviours, based on the proportions and relative size of the brain. It may have been active for short periods of time during the day and night, and had well-developed senses of smell and vision.
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