Dinosaur - Fossil skull - Psittacosaurus Luijatunensis
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An authentic, conserved Psittacosaurus lujiatunensis skull specimen from the Lujiatun Beds of the Yixian Formation in Liaoning, China, dating to the Early Cretaceous about 125 million years ago.
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An impressive and very well-presented fossil skull of Psittacosaurus lujiatunensis, an early ceratopsian dinosaur from the famous Lujiatun Beds of the Yixian Formation in Liaoning, China.
Psittacosaurus was a small, herbivorous ceratopsian dinosaur that lived during the Early Cretaceous, about 125 million years ago. Although this species is an early relative of later horned dinosaurs such as Triceratops, Psittacosaurus was considerably smaller and possessed a distinctive parrot-like beak.
The specimen features an impressive, three-dimensionally preserved skull with clearly recognizable anatomical features, including the characteristic beak, the orbit region, and the jaw structure. The fossil retains a large portion of its original anatomical form, making it an especially attractive object for a serious dinosaur collection.
Specifications
* Species: Psittacosaurus lujiatunensis
* Sex: Psittacosaurus
* Clade: Ceratopsia
* Period: Early Cretaceous
* Age: circa 125 million years
* Formation: Yixian Formation
* Discovery layer: Lujiatun Beds
* Locality: Lujiatun, Beipiao, Liaoning Province, China
* Country: China
* 100% original
Why this specimen is special
The Lujiatun Beds are worldwide renowned for their exceptionally well-preserved Early Cretaceous fossils. An authentic Psittacosaurus skull offers collectors the unique opportunity to own a tangible piece of Mesozoic history from one of the most important dinosaur-bearing deposits in the world.
An especially fascinating fossil with both high decorative and paleontological appeal. Highly suitable for a private collection, museum-worthy display, or for the serious dinosaur and fossil enthusiast.
Please examine all photos carefully for a complete view of the exact condition, preservation, and details of the offered specimen.
best regards,
@Kaya_Fossils
An impressive and very well-presented fossil skull of Psittacosaurus lujiatunensis, an early ceratopsian dinosaur from the famous Lujiatun Beds of the Yixian Formation in Liaoning, China.
Psittacosaurus was a small, herbivorous ceratopsian dinosaur that lived during the Early Cretaceous, about 125 million years ago. Although this species is an early relative of later horned dinosaurs such as Triceratops, Psittacosaurus was considerably smaller and possessed a distinctive parrot-like beak.
The specimen features an impressive, three-dimensionally preserved skull with clearly recognizable anatomical features, including the characteristic beak, the orbit region, and the jaw structure. The fossil retains a large portion of its original anatomical form, making it an especially attractive object for a serious dinosaur collection.
Specifications
* Species: Psittacosaurus lujiatunensis
* Sex: Psittacosaurus
* Clade: Ceratopsia
* Period: Early Cretaceous
* Age: circa 125 million years
* Formation: Yixian Formation
* Discovery layer: Lujiatun Beds
* Locality: Lujiatun, Beipiao, Liaoning Province, China
* Country: China
* 100% original
Why this specimen is special
The Lujiatun Beds are worldwide renowned for their exceptionally well-preserved Early Cretaceous fossils. An authentic Psittacosaurus skull offers collectors the unique opportunity to own a tangible piece of Mesozoic history from one of the most important dinosaur-bearing deposits in the world.
An especially fascinating fossil with both high decorative and paleontological appeal. Highly suitable for a private collection, museum-worthy display, or for the serious dinosaur and fossil enthusiast.
Please examine all photos carefully for a complete view of the exact condition, preservation, and details of the offered specimen.
best regards,
@Kaya_Fossils
Details
Number of objects
1
Specimen
Dinosaur
Scientific name
Psittacosaurus Luijatunensis
Country of origin
China
Geological period
Cretaceous, Lower (145 - 100.5 million years)
Condition
Natural
Treatment
Conserved
Authenticity
Original/official
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