Wendiceratops pinhornensis

Wendiceratops pinhornensis

† Wendiceratops pinhornensis is a Late Cretaceous centrosaurine ceratopsian from the Oldman Formation of Alberta, one of the oldest known ceratopsids. Its prominent forward-curving frill spines and nasal ornamentation illustrate ceratopsian display structure evolution.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Wendiceratops pinhornensis 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

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

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