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Triceratops skeleton
Triceratops skeleton on display in the central hall at the Natural History Museum, London. This specimen is now in the Dinosaur Gallery. Triceratops lived 67 to 65 mya during the upper Cretaceous period
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1. Title: Majestic Majesty of the Past: A Glimpse into the Cretaceous World through the Eyes of a Triceratops 2.. Welcome to a journey back in time, where colossal beasts roamed the Earth, shaping the very fabric of our planet's ecosystems. In the heart of London's Natural History Museum, the central hall proudly displays a captivating reminder of this ancient era: the mighty Triceratops skeleton. A herbivorous dinosaur that once called the Cretaceous period (67 to 65 million years ago) its home, Triceratops is a ceratopsid, a member of the Ceratopsia family, which also includes other iconic dinosaurs like the Styracosaurus and the Centrosaurus. This ceratopsian's name, derived from the Greek words "tri" (three) and "keratops" (horned face), accurately describes its most distinctive features: three horns adorning its frilled head. The Triceratops skeleton on display is a testament to the intricate anatomy of these fascinating creatures. With a body length of up to 9 meters (30 feet), this dinosaur would have weighed around 12 tons. Its robust skeleton, composed of numerous interconnected bones, served as the foundation for its powerful frame. As an archosaur, Triceratops shares a common ancestry with crocodiles and birds. Its diapsid nature, characterized by a pair of openings in the skull, allowed for efficient breathing and the expansion of its nasal passages. The dinosaur's cerapodan limbs, which evolved from hips to ankles, supported its massive weight and enabled it to traverse the diverse landscapes of the Cretaceous period. The Triceratops skeleton in the Natural History Museum's Dinosaur Gallery is a humbling reminder of the rich history that lies beneath our feet. As we marvel at its intricate details, we are transported back to a time when these magnificent creatures ruled the Earth.
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