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It was important way back in the day wink wink as it was one of the largest certainly the most dangerous herbivore during the cretaceous period, but I'm guessing that the question isn't importance, but significance. It is one of the most common fossils of any dinosaur- thus any prehistoric animal- found. In fact, it was ten times more common in the era than Tyrannosaurus.
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Why is the Triceratops Important?
Triceratops has been extinct for 65.5 million years, so it isn't important anymore. When it did exist, Triceratops was one of the most common dinosaurs in its habitat. It played a very important role in its ecosystem. Triceratops helped to prevent the plants it ate from overcrowding. They fertilized the soil with their feces and urea. They also provided food for Tyrannosaurus.
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)
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.
