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It's an "ornithiscian," or "bird-hipped" dinosaur. All ornithiscians have a special bone, called a predentary bone, in front of their teeth and no other animal has this feature (it's called a "unique homology" in the science of cladistics).
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∙ 12y agoDinosaurs
Had three horns so the name, Tri cera tops Three horned.
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∙ 11y agoTriceratops belongs to the family Ceratopsidae. Ceratopsidae belongs to the suborder Ceratopsia.
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∙ 11y agoThe closest relatives of Triceratops are other ceratopsians, such as Torosaurus, Anchiceratops, Styracosaurus, and Protoceratops. Their closest living relatives are the birds.
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∙ 11y agoa triceratop is a dinosaur
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What are the family habits of a triceratops?
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Is a protoceratops related to triceratops?
Both Protoceratops and Triceratops belong to the suborder Ceratopsia, so they are somewhat related. However, Protoceratops belongs to the family Protoceratopsidae while Triceratops belonged to the family Ceratopsidae.
What dinosaur has 3 horns?
The dinosaur with three horns is called the "Triceratops". It is a large plant eater with a frill protecting it's neck. The Triceratops uses the horns for spearing plants, and as weapons to protect itself from predators.
What were the names of the 16 types of triceratops?
There were only two species of Triceratops. They were Triceratops horridus and Triceratops prorsus.
Is a triceratops a fossil?
No. A triceratops is a dinosaur.
Was a triceratops a herbivore?
Yes - Triceratops was an herbivore.
What did triceratops live?
The triceratops lived in Argentina.
Where did triceratops roam?
An triceratops roam in europe
What would win in a fight a rhino or a triceratops?
triceratops
Why are the triceratops endangered?
Triceratops are definitely not endangered they are EXTINCT!
How much did a triceratops weigh?
How much do triceratops weigh?
What is the plural word for triceratops?
The plural form of 'triceratops' is the same, triceratops.Examples:This is the scull of a triceratops found in Montana. (singular)The bones of several triceratops were found nearby. (plural)
