ceratopsid

[sɛˈrætəpsɪd]

ceratopsid Definition

a herbivorous dinosaur of the late Cretaceous period, characterized by a bony frill on the back of the skull and a unique upper beak used for cropping vegetation.

Using ceratopsid: Examples

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    Triceratops is one of the most famous ceratopsids.

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    Ceratopsids were some of the last dinosaurs to roam the Earth.

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Summary: ceratopsid in Brief

A 'ceratopsid' [sɛˈrætəpsɪd] is a herbivorous dinosaur from the late Cretaceous period, known for its bony frill at the back of the skull and unique upper beak used for eating vegetation. Triceratops is a well-known example of a ceratopsid.