Scolosaurus thronus

Scolosaurus thronus

† Scolosaurus thronus is a Late Cretaceous ankylosaur from Alberta, Canada, recognized as a nodosaurid or ankylosaurid with distinctive dorsal armor. Its robust osteoderms provided passive defense against large tyrannosaurid predators.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Scolosaurus thronus 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

Cretaceous Late Mesozoic Era

Scolosaurus thronus lived during the Cretaceous Late period of the Mesozoic Era, approximately 100.5 to 66.0 million years ago.

恐龙时代的最终篇章，出现了霸王龙、三角龙、伶盗龙等标志性物种。恐龙在奇克苏鲁陨石撞击终结中生代之前达到了多样性顶峰。

Discovery & Naming

发现地点 Canada

Quick Facts

地质时代 Cretaceous Late
食性 Herbivore

常见问题

When did Scolosaurus thronus live?
Scolosaurus thronus lived during the Cretaceous Late period (Mesozoic Era, 100.5–66.0 million years ago).
What did Scolosaurus thronus eat?
Scolosaurus thronus was a herbivore.
Where were Scolosaurus thronus fossils found?
Fossils of Scolosaurus thronus were found in Canada.

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