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Trachodon
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Scientific Classification |
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Arguably nomen dubium |
Some scientists consider this a nomen dubium - a scientific name of unknown or doubtful application |
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Subfamily |
(?) Lambeosaurinae |
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Trachodon was a herbivore (plant-eater) that lived in North America
during the late Cretaceous period,
about 77 to 73 million years ago.
The animal was named in 1856 by Joseph Leidy based
on fragmentary fossils
remains of seven teeth, one of which had a double root.
Leidy choose the name Trachodon (which means
"rough tooth").
Leidy himself later claim to the conclusion that the teeth were
from more than one animal, and that Trachodon should be limited to
the double-rooted tooth. Despite being historically important in taxonomy,
and being widely known to the public at large, most paleontologists consider
the genus Trachodon to be a "nomen dubium"
(literally a "doubtful name" - a scientific name which is of
unknown or doubtful application).
Trachodon was a herbivore (plant-eater) that lived from 77 to 73 million years ago
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Trachodon Facts
Here is a summary of some of the key facts about Trachodon:
- Trachodon was a genus of dinosaur. Although Trachodon was historically important and is well-known to the general public, today many scientists consider it be a doubtful name ("nomen dubium"), and have abandoned the use of the word "Trachodon", as it has been used to refer to fossils of many unrelated animals.
- "Trachodon" means "rough tooth".
- Trachodon was a member of the Ornithischia ("bird-hipped") order of dinosaurs. What this means, is that although Trachodon was not closely related to birds, it did have similarly shaped pelvic bones.
- Trachodon lived between about 77 million years ago and 73 million years ago, during the late Cretaceous period.
- Trachodon lived in North America.
- Trachodon was a herbivore (plant-eater).
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By Scott Nadelson, Michael Delp & Nathan Graziano
Trachodon Publishing LLC Released: March 3rd, 2011 Paperback (84 pages)
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- Brand: Trachodon Publishing LLC
- ISBN: 061545142X
- EAN: 9780615451428
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Details:- Paperback
- Number of Pages: 84
- Authors: Scott Nadelson, Brian Maxwell, Michael Delp, Abby E Murray, Nathan Graziano, Shannon Huffman Polson
- Publication Date: March 3rd, 2011
- Release Date: March 3rd, 2011
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By Pete Fromm & Dan Pinkerton
Trachodon Publishing LLC Released: August 28th, 2011 Paperback (66 pages)
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- ISBN: 0615523617
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- Number of Pages: 66
- Authors: Pete Fromm, Heather Clitheroe, Dan Pinkerton, Ray Scanlon
- Publication Date: August 28th, 2011
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By James Bernard Frost & David Hicks
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- ISBN: 0615605877
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- Number of Pages: 72
- Authors: James Bernard Frost, Ellen Prentiss Campbell, David Hicks, Nicol Stavlas
- Publication Date: February 26th, 2012
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By Katey Schultz
Trachodon Publishing LLC Released: November 27th, 2012 Paperback (124 pages)
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- ISBN: 0615721893
- EAN: 9780615721897
- PartNumber: black & white illustrations
Details:- Paperback
- Number of Pages: 124
- Authors: Katey Schultz, John Carr Walker
- Publication Date: November 27th, 2012
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By Peter Dodson
Princeton University Press Released: March 30th, 1998 Paperback (360 pages)
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Click Here | Description: The Horned Dinosaurs- Manufacturer: Princeton University Press
- Brand: Princeton University Press
- ISBN: 0691059004
- EAN: 9780691059006
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- Number of Pages: 360
- Author: Peter Dodson
- Publication Date: March 30th, 1998
- Release Date: March 30th, 1998
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