Stegoceras validum

Stegoceras validum

† Stegoceras validum is the type species of Stegoceras, recovered from the Dinosaur Park Formation of Alberta. Among the most completely known pachycephalosaurs, it has been used to study bone histology and growth rates in dome-headed dinosaurs.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Stegoceras validum 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

Stegoceras validum 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 United States

Quick Facts

地质时代 Cretaceous Late
食性 Herbivore

常见问题

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

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