Pachyrhinosaurus

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Pachyrhinosaurus

This dinosaur, whose name means thick nosed lizard was a herbivore living during the Upper Cretaceous period, 76-74 million years ago. It belongs to the Ceratops family but unlike the others, it is without a horn

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This illustration showcases the enigmatic figure of Pachyrhinosaurus, a herbivorous dinosaur that once roamed the Earth during the Upper Cretaceous period, approximately 76-74 million years ago. Hailing from the Ceratops family, Pachyrhinosaurus is unique among its kin due to its lack of a horn. Instead, it bore a distinctive thickened beak and nasal bones, giving it the name "thick-nosed lizard." Belonging to the larger group of Ceratopsia, or horned dinosaurs, Pachyrhinosaurus is classified within the Ceratopsidae family, specifically the Ceratopinae subfamily. It is also part of the larger clade of Diapsida, Archosauria, Dinosauria, and Cerapoda. This ancient creature lived during the Mesozoic Era, an era marked by the dominance of dinosaurs. The Cretaceous Period, specifically, was characterized by a diverse array of dinosaur species, many of which have since gone extinct. Pachyrhinosaurus is an intriguing example of the evolutionary diversity within the Ceratopsian family. Its presence in the fossil record offers valuable insights into the morphological and ecological adaptations of herbivorous dinosaurs during this time. As we gaze at this illustration, we are transported back to a time when Pachyrhinosaurus and other dinosaurs ruled the Earth, shaping the planet's ecosystems and leaving behind a rich fossil record that continues to inspire and fascinate us today.

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