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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 Catherine Veitch
Miles Kelly Publishing Ltd
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Dinosaur Adventures: Psittacosaurus - The lost egg- Manufacturer: Miles Kelly Publishing Ltd
- ISBN: 178617846X
- EAN: 9781786178466
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- Author: Catherine Veitch
- Publication Date: May 16th, 2019
- Release Date: May 16th, 2019
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By cui zhong lei
Jilin Fine Arts Publishing House
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Psittacosaurus' Adventure (Chinese Edition)- Manufacturer: Jilin Fine Arts Publishing House
- ISBN: 7538648747
- EAN: 9787538648744
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- Number of Pages: 299
- Author: cui zhong lei
- Publication Date: August 1st, 2011
- Release Date: August 1st, 2011
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By Susan Heinrichs Gray
Brand: Childs World
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Psittacosaurus (Exploring Dinosaurs)- Manufacturer: The Childs World Inc
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- ISBN: 1592962378
- EAN: 9781592962372
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- Number of Pages: 32
- Author: Susan Heinrichs Gray
- Publication Date: August 1st, 2004
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By Frances Swann
Rourke Pub Group
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Psittacosaurus (Dinosaur Library)- Manufacturer: Rourke Pub Group
- ISBN: 0865925186
- EAN: 9780865925182
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- Author: Frances Swann
- Publication Date: September 1st, 1988
- Release Date: September 1st, 1988
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By Justa Youssef
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- EAN: 9798635108352
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- Number of Pages: 64
- Author: Justa Youssef
- Publication Date: April 8th, 2020
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By Rachel Activity
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Jumbo Dinosaur Coloring Book: 40 Image Psittacosaurus, Herrerasaurus, Nodosauridae, Argentinosaurus, Rhamphorhynchus, Velociraptor, Camarasaurus, Egg ... Image Quizzes Words Activity Coloring Book- Manufacturer: Independently published
- EAN: 9798634897806
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- Number of Pages: 84
- Author: Rachel Activity
- Publication Date: April 8th, 2020
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Psittacosaurus Toys
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Schleich Psittacosaurus- Manufacturer: Schleich
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- Model: 15004
- EAN: 4055744020223
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Details:Physical Description:- Size: 6.9 Inches by 6.0 Inches by 12.9 Inches
- Weight: 1.1E-7 Pounds
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- Figurine approx. 2.362"D x 5.079"W x 2.717"H
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CollectA Prehistoric Life Psittacosaurus Toy Dinosaur Figure - Authentic Hand Painted & Paleontologist Approved Model- Manufacturer: CollectA
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Details:Physical Description:- Size: 1.9685 Inches by 4.3307 Inches by 1.1811 Inches
- Weight: 0.03747858454 Pounds
Features:- FUN FACTS: Psittacosaurs means "parrot lizard". It did have a beak and some of them had feathers on their tail.
- PALEONTOLOGIST APPROVED: Working with experts from across the globe, Collecta hand-painted figurines are all factually accurate and paleontologist-approved, so little ones get to learn while they play.
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- PRODUCT SPECS: Psittacosaurs measures 4.33 in L x 1.18 in W x 1.97 in H, and is suitable for childrens ages 3 and up.
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- Edition: Soft Psittacosaurus
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Safari Ltd. Psittacosaurus Realistic Hand Painted Toy Figurine Model Quality Construction from Phthalate, Lead and BPA Free Materials for Ages 3 and Up- Manufacturer: Safari Ltd.
- Brand: Safari Ltd.
- UPC: 095866001032
- EAN: 0095866001032
- PartNumber: 304229
Details:Physical Description:- Size: 0.51 Inches by 5.39 Inches by 2.01 Inches
- Weight: 0.1 Pounds
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Features:- 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.
- FIRST DISCOVERY: 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.
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- 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.
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