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Pachycephalosaurus
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Pachycephalosaurus was a herbivore (plant-eating) dinosaur that
lived during the late Cretaceous period,
about 76 to 65 million years ago,
in North America.
It was one of the dinosaurs that died out in the Cretaceous-Tertiary
extinction,
65 million years ago.
The name Pachycephalosaurus means "thick-headed lizard",
and describes the creature's most noteworthy feature:
the huge 10 inch (25 centimeter) thick
bone dome on its head. At the rear of the dome were a number of bony knobs,
and the animal's snout also possessed several short bony spikes.
This has led most scientists to conclude that the animal was probably
related to the
Ceratopsians
(which include
Protoceratops,
Psittacosaurus,
Styracosaurus
and
Triceratops),
although unlike most
Ceratopsians,
Pachycephalosaurus is believed to have been bipedal.
It was once thought that Pachycephalosaurus would have used the dome
on its head either to engage in butting contests for mates (similar to
modern big-horned sheep), or to defend against predators. However,
it is now believed that this could not have been the case:
the head bones do not appear to be strong enough for such impacts,
the skulls lack shock absorbing features, and there no evidence of
scars or other damage have been found on
fossilized
Pachycephalosaurus skulls.
Another somewhat unusual feature of Pachycephalosaurus is its teeth.
The animal had very small ridged teeth which would have been
far less capable of chewing tough, fibrous plant material than
other herbivorous dinosaurs of the late Cretaceous. It is therefore
thought that perhaps Pachycephalosaurus lived on a diet of
leaves, seeds, fruit and perhaps insects.
So far, only the skull of Pachycephalosaurus has been discovered.
Scientists estimate that the fully grown creature was 15 feet (4.6 meters) long,
and weighed about 950 pounds (430 kilograms).
They have come up with these figures by examining
the skull and extrapolating the likely size on the creature based on
the head-to-body ratios of its close relatives.
Pachycephalosaurus Timeline:
Pachycephalosaurus was a herbivore (plant-eater) that lived from 76 to 65 million years ago
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Pachycephalosaurus Facts
Here is a summary of some of the key facts about Pachycephalosaurus:
- Pachycephalosaurus was a genus of dinosaur.
- "Pachycephalosaurus" means "thick-headed lizard". This name was chosen by Barnum Brown and Erich Maren Schlaikjer in 1943.
- Pachycephalosaurus was a member of the Ornithischia ("bird-hipped") order of dinosaurs. What this means, is that although Pachycephalosaurus was not closely related to birds, it did have similarly shaped pelvic bones.
- Pachycephalosaurus was a Pachycephalosaur - a member of a group of related herbivorous (plant-eating) dinosaurs with bony domes on their heads.
- Pachycephalosaurus lived between about 76 million years ago and 65 million years ago, during the late Cretaceous period.
- Pachycephalosaurus was one of the dinosaurs which died out during the Cretaceous-Tertiary mass extinction at the end of the Mesozoic Era.
- Pachycephalosaurus lived in North America.
- Pachycephalosaurus was a herbivore (plant-eater).
- Pachycephalosaurus was about 15 feet (4.6 meters) long.
- Pachycephalosaurus weighed about 950 pounds (430 kilograms).
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Pachycephalosaurus Books
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By Rob Shone
Powerkids Pr
Released: August 20th, 2011
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Pachycephalosaurus: The Thick-Headed Lizard (Graphic Dinosaurs)- Manufacturer: Powerkids Pr
- ISBN: 1448852528
- EAN: 9781448852529
Details:- Product Category: Library Binding
- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: Rob Shone
- Publication Date: August 20th, 2011
- Release Date: August 20th, 2011
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By Janet Riehecky
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Released: September 1st, 1990
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Pachycephalosaurus : Dinosaurs Series- Manufacturer: The Childs World Inc
- ISBN: 0895656329
- EAN: 9780895656322
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- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: Janet Riehecky
- Publication Date: September 1st, 1990
- Release Date: September 1st, 1990
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By Enrique Fiesta
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Pachycephalosaurus - Thick-Headed Lizard- Manufacturer: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
- ISBN: 1507686900
- EAN: 9781507686904
- PartNumber: colour illustrations
Details:- Paperback
- Number of Pages: 54
- Authors: Enrique Fiesta, John Davidson
- Publication Date: January 23rd, 2015
- Release Date: January 23rd, 2015
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By Tona Coloring
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Dinosaur For Kids And Toddlers: Pachycephalosaurus, Graciliceratops, Pachycephalosaurus, Plateosaurus, Stegosaurus, Psittacosaurus, Styracosaurus, ... Words Activity And Coloring Book 55 Funny- Manufacturer: Independently published
- EAN: 9798645236014
Details:- Paperback
- Number of Pages: 114
- Author: Tona Coloring
- Publication Date: May 13th, 2020
- Release Date: May 13th, 2020
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By Dean Miller
Cavendish Square
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Meet Pachycephalosaurus (Age of Dinosaurs)- Manufacturer: Cavendish Square
- ISBN: 1627126163
- EAN: 9781627126168
Details:- Product Category: Library Binding
- Number of Pages: 32
- Authors: Dean Miller, Henley Miller
- Publication Date: January 1st, 2014
- Release Date: January 1st, 2014
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- Weight: 0.85 Pounds
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By Daniel Cohen
Brand: Bridgestone Books
Released: January 1st, 2004
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Pachycephalosaurus (Discovering Dinosaurs)- Manufacturer: Capstone Press
- Brand: Brand: Bridgestone Books
- ISBN: 0736825231
- EAN: 9780736825238
Details:- Product Category: Library Binding
- Number of Pages: 24
- Author: Daniel Cohen
- Publication Date: January 1st, 2004
- Release Date: January 1st, 2004
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- Weight: 0.5 Pounds
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By Fabio Marco
Blackbirch
Released: April 6th, 2007
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Pachycephalosaurus (Dinosaur Profiles)- Manufacturer: Blackbirch
- ISBN: 1410307417
- EAN: 9781410307415
Details:- Hardcover
- Number of Pages: 32
- Authors: Fabio Marco, Dalla Vecchia
- Publication Date: April 6th, 2007
- Release Date: April 6th, 2007
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Pachycephalosaurus Toys
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Jurassic World Savage Strike Pachycephalosaurus- Manufacturer: Mattel
- Brand: Jurassic World Toys
- Model: GFG64
- UPC: 887961761481
- EAN: 0887961761481
- PartNumber: GFG64
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 4.0 Inches by 2.748 Inches by 7.748 Inches
- Weight: 0.3747858454 Pounds
- Color: Multi
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Papo The Dinosaur Figure, Baby Pachycephalosaurus- Manufacturer: Papo
- Brand: Papo
- Model: 55005
- UPCs: 810973016324, 899998539087, 754295219622, 885956526367, 792491679307, 785239517078
- EANs: 3465000550059, 0792491679307, 0810973016324, 0785239517078, 0885956526367, 0899998539087, 0754295219622
- PartNumber: 55005
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 6.299212592 Inches by 7.086614166 Inches by 3.543307083 Inches
- Weight: 2.20462262 Pounds
- Color: Multi
Features:- Part Of The Dinosaur Collection - This Baby Pachycephalosaurus is part of the dinosaur collection and it’s called "thick headed lizard" lived in the Cretaceous period approximately 70 million years ago. Its main characteristic was without a doubt the large hump in the form of a dome on its head.
- Mix and Match - This Baby Pachycephalosaurus figure is perfect to mix and match with other Papo dinosaurs. It is great for education purposes, creative play, party favors and crafts.
- Develops Dexterity And Sparks The Imagination - We encourage your kids to use their imagination to create their own magical kingdom. This Papo toy will help to develop their skills while enjoying hours of imaginative play in great planet's history.
- Beautifully Finished And Durable - The art work and detail are beautiful on this hand painted figure. It is made with high quality plastic and its measures approximately 3.5 inches tall; Suitable for ages: 3+ Years.
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Safari Ltd. - Prehistoric World - Pachycephalosaurus- Manufacturer: Safari Ltd.
- Brand: Safari Ltd.
- UPC: 095866004118
- EAN: 0095866004118
- PartNumber: 100350
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 4.330708657 Inches by 8.267716527 Inches by 2.755905509 Inches
Features:- Scientific Name: Pachycephalosaurus (“thick-headed lizard”). The distinctive dome-headed Pachycephalosaurus is believed to have used its thick skull during combat with others of its species, perhaps while trying to impress potential mates. They may have butted their heads together, or slammed them into each other’s sides. This detailed Pachycephalosaurus figure will transport you back to the Late Cretaceous Period!
- Characteristics: This bone-headed Pachycephalosaurus features its trademark domed skull and bony knobs on its head that the dinosaur is well known for. Its head features an injury from combat, which is a feature that has been found on at least one Pachycephalosaur skull.
- Size and Color: This Pachycephalosaurus figure is 8 inches long and 3 ¾ inches tall, about the size of a pair of scissors. Its body is a dull orange with light blue-gray stripes running down its back, sides, and underbelly. Its beak, bony knobs and claws are a warm gray.
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Jurassic World 12" Basic Pachycephalosaurus- Manufacturer: Mattel
- Brand: Jurassic World Toys
- Model: FNY43
- UPC: 887961604603
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- PartNumber: FNY43
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 12.0 Inches by 2.0 Inches by 4.0 Inches
- Weight: 0.49 Pounds
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Jurassic World Battle Damage Pachycephalosaurus Figure- Manufacturer: Mattel
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- Model: FTK70
- UPCs: 887961645866, 767344542268
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- PartNumber: FTK70
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 6.5 Inches by 2.25 Inches by 8.0 Inches
- Weight: 0.3086471668 Pounds
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Jurassic World Bashers & Biters Pachycephalosaurus Figure- Manufacturer: Hasbro
- Brand: Jurassic Park
- Model: B1829AS0
- UPCs: 687299942794, 715877286388, 794628941295, 885669172738, 630509302789, 885661323244, 796037414841
- EANs: 0630509302789, 0794628941295, 0687299942794, 0715877286388, 0796037414841, 0885669172738, 0885661323244
- PartNumber: B1829AS0
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 6.496 Inches by 2.362 Inches by 8.11 Inches
- Weight: 0.33951188348 Pounds
- Color: Multi-colored
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- Bashing head
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- Model: FMM58
- UPC: 887961577044
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