Styracosaur (Noun)
Meaning
An unusual ceratopsian dinosaur having many large spikes around the edge of its bony frill and a long nose horn; late Cretaceous.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Styracosaurus was a plant-eater and one of the most distinctive dinosaurs with its frill and horn features.
- Fossil evidence suggests the Styracosaurus used its spikes for defense and possibly attracting mates.
- Paleontologists have long been fascinated by the unusual appearance of the Styracosaurus.
- The discovery of the Styracosaurus added to our understanding of ceratopsian diversity during the late Cretaceous.
- Its sharp, distinctive features made the Styracosaurus stand out among its prehistoric peers.