Dinosaur - Fossil skull - Psittacosaurus Luijatunensis
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Fossilised Psittacosaurus lujiatunensis skull from the Lujiatun Beds of the Yixian Formation in Liaoning, China, dating to the Early Cretaceous about 125 million years ago; conserved specimen in natural condition; one object; 100% original.
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An impressive and very nicely 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 beaked dinosaurs such as Triceratops, Psittacosaurus was considerably smaller and possessed a characteristic parrot-like snout.
The specimen features an impressive, three-dimensionally preserved skull with clearly recognizable anatomical features, including the distinctive snout, the orbital region, and the jaw structure. The fossil retains a large part of its original anatomical form and thus constitutes a particularly attractive object for a serious dinosaur collection.
Specifications
* Species: Psittacosaurus lujiatunensis
* Sex: Psittacosaurus
* Group: Ceratopsia
* Period: Early Cretaceous
* Age: circa 125 million years
* Formation: Yixian Formation
* Layer of discovery: Lujiatun Beds
* Locality: Lujiatun, Beipiao, Liaoning Province, China
* Country: China
* 100% original
Why this specimen is special
The Lujiatun Beds are renowned worldwide 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 world’s most important dinosaur-bearing deposits.
A particularly fascinating fossil with both high decorative and paleontological appeal. Extremely suitable for a private collection, museum-worthy display, or for the serious enthusiast of dinosaurs and fossils.
Please view all photos carefully for a complete view of the exact condition, preservation, and details of the offered specimen.
With kind regards,
@Kaya_Fossils
An impressive and very nicely 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 beaked dinosaurs such as Triceratops, Psittacosaurus was considerably smaller and possessed a characteristic parrot-like snout.
The specimen features an impressive, three-dimensionally preserved skull with clearly recognizable anatomical features, including the distinctive snout, the orbital region, and the jaw structure. The fossil retains a large part of its original anatomical form and thus constitutes a particularly attractive object for a serious dinosaur collection.
Specifications
* Species: Psittacosaurus lujiatunensis
* Sex: Psittacosaurus
* Group: Ceratopsia
* Period: Early Cretaceous
* Age: circa 125 million years
* Formation: Yixian Formation
* Layer of discovery: Lujiatun Beds
* Locality: Lujiatun, Beipiao, Liaoning Province, China
* Country: China
* 100% original
Why this specimen is special
The Lujiatun Beds are renowned worldwide 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 world’s most important dinosaur-bearing deposits.
A particularly fascinating fossil with both high decorative and paleontological appeal. Extremely suitable for a private collection, museum-worthy display, or for the serious enthusiast of dinosaurs and fossils.
Please view all photos carefully for a complete view of the exact condition, preservation, and details of the offered specimen.
With kind 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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