Wannanosaurus yansiensis

Wannanosaurus yansiensis

† Wannanosaurus yansiensis is a Late Cretaceous pachycephalosaur from the Xiaoyan Formation of Anhui Province, China, one of the few flat-headed pachycephalosaurs. It may represent a juvenile of a dome-headed species or a genuinely flat-domed form.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Wannanosaurus yansiensis 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

Wannanosaurus yansiensis 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 China

Quick Facts

地质时代 Cretaceous Late
食性 Herbivore

常见问题

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

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