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What does the name triceratops mean?

The name triceratops means three-horned face.

because tri means three and he has three hornson his face.

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What is the latin name of a Triceratops?

Triceratops is a scientific name - dinosaurs don't really have common names, although their genus names are used to commonly refer to them. The best example is Tyrannosaurus rex - Tyrannosaurus is the genus name and rex the species name. There are two species of Triceratops, Triceratops horridus and T. porosus.


What physical features gave the triceratops its name?

The things that helped triceratops get its name was mainly the frill and the three horns. And that's how It got its name: Triceratops Horriblus


What is the name of the not meat eating dinosaur?

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How many legs does a triceratops stand on?

You mean DID - triceratops are extinct. They were four-legged dinosaurs, however.


Definition of the dinosaur name triceratops?

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What is the meanig of the dinosaur name Triceratops?

Triceratops means "three horned face." It refers to the two brow horns and the nose horn that Triceratops had.


How did triceratops get there name?

it a three horned animals


What dose a triceratops name mean?

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Is a triceratops more friendly or more fierce?

A triceratops is more friendly. As triceratops you means the dinosaur that live millions of years ago? Then who really knows. it may be a herbivore but that doesn't mean it is friendly.


When did Othniel Marsh name the Triceratops?

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How did the triceratops get its name?

Tri: Meaning three + Ceras: Meaning horn + Ops: Meaning face The name means three-horned face. A Triceratops has three horns