Achelousaurus horneri
Achelousaurus horneri
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extinct species of centrosaurine ceratopsian
Diet & Feeding
Achelousaurus horneri was a plant-eating dinosaur. Herbivores typically fed on ferns, cycads, conifers, and other vegetation available during their era. Many herbivorous dinosaurs developed specialized teeth and digestive systems for processing tough plant material.
Time Period
Achelousaurus horneri lived during the Cretaceous Late period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 100.5 to 66.0 million years ago.
The final age of dinosaurs, featuring iconic species like Tyrannosaurus rex, Triceratops, and Velociraptor. Dinosaurs reached their peak diversity before the catastrophic asteroid impact at the Chicxulub crater ended the Mesozoic Era.
Discovery & Naming
| Discovery Location | United States |
Quick Facts
| Geologic Period | Cretaceous Late |
| Diet | Herbivore |
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