Fossilised animal - Psittacosaurus - 65 cm - 35 cm
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Psittacosaurus specimen from the Early Cretaceous (about 120 million years ago), natural in condition, original/official authenticity, 65 cm high and 35 cm wide, originating from China.
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Scientific Name: Psittacosaurus
Size：65cm
Meaning of Name: “Parrot Lizard” (referring to its beak-like mouth)
Geological Age: Early Cretaceous (~120 million years ago)
Provenance: Liaoning, Inner Mongolia (China); Mongolia; Siberia
Taxonomic Group: Ornithischia → Ceratopsia (Basal Member)
Specimen Description
This fossil represents a remarkably complete and three-dimensionally preserved specimen of Psittacosaurus, a small, early ceratopsian dinosaur known for its distinctive beak-shaped mouth.
The fossil displays a natural death pose, enhancing its visual and scientific value
Scientific & Educational Significance
Psittacosaurus is one of the most extensively studied and abundantly discovered dinosaurs from the Early Cretaceous. As a basal member of the ceratopsian group, it provides important insights into the early evolution of horned dinosaurs.
The exceptional preservation and three-dimensional form of this specimen make it ideal for museum display, public education, and paleontological research.
Scientific Name: Psittacosaurus
Size：65cm
Meaning of Name: “Parrot Lizard” (referring to its beak-like mouth)
Geological Age: Early Cretaceous (~120 million years ago)
Provenance: Liaoning, Inner Mongolia (China); Mongolia; Siberia
Taxonomic Group: Ornithischia → Ceratopsia (Basal Member)
Specimen Description
This fossil represents a remarkably complete and three-dimensionally preserved specimen of Psittacosaurus, a small, early ceratopsian dinosaur known for its distinctive beak-shaped mouth.
The fossil displays a natural death pose, enhancing its visual and scientific value
Scientific & Educational Significance
Psittacosaurus is one of the most extensively studied and abundantly discovered dinosaurs from the Early Cretaceous. As a basal member of the ceratopsian group, it provides important insights into the early evolution of horned dinosaurs.
The exceptional preservation and three-dimensional form of this specimen make it ideal for museum display, public education, and paleontological research.
Details
Scientific name
Psittacosaurus
Country of origin
China
Geological period
Cretaceous (145 - 66 million years)
Condition
Natural
Height
65 cm
Width
35 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
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