Dinosaur - Fossil skull - Psittacosaurus Luijatunensis - 20 cm - 16 cm
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Psittacosaurus lujiatunensis fossil skull from the Lujiatun Formation, Liaoning, China, Crétaceous about 125 million years old; natural condition, original authenticity; height 20 cm, width 16 cm, depth 13 cm.
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PSITTACOSAURUS LUJIATUNENSIS – FOSSIL SKULL
For sale: a fossil skull attributed to Psittacosaurus lujiatunensis, a small herbivorous dinosaur that lived during the Cretaceous in what is now China. The name Psittacosaurus literally means ‘parrot lizard’, a reference to the distinctive curved beak with which this dinosaur could nibble plant material.
The skull is, according to the accompanying information card, from the Lujiatun Formation in Liaoning Province, in northeast China. This formation is known for its exceptional fossils, including well-preserved remains of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals.
ORIGIN & DATING
• Species: Psittacosaurus lujiatunensis
• Type: Fossil skull
• Geologic formation: Lujiatun Formation
• Locality: Liaoning Province, Northeast China
• Period: Cretaceous
• Age: circa 125 million years ago
INFORMATION CARD INCLUDED
The fossil is delivered with the accompanying information card, on which the scientific name, geological formation and origin are listed.
AN INTERESTING COLLECTIBLE
Psittacosaurus belongs to the more well-known early plant-eating dinosaurs from Asia. These creatures walked on two legs and had a distinctive beak, which set them apart from many other dinosaurs from the same period. Fossils of Psittacosaurus are also important for scientific research into the anatomy and evolution of early ornithischian dinosaurs.
A special addition for collectors of dinosaur fossils, fossil skulls and prehistoric finds from China.
Dimensions: See individual advertisement and photos.
Origin: Lujiatun Formation, Liaoning, China.
Kind regards, @Kaya_Fossils
PSITTACOSAURUS LUJIATUNENSIS – FOSSIL SKULL
For sale: a fossil skull attributed to Psittacosaurus lujiatunensis, a small herbivorous dinosaur that lived during the Cretaceous in what is now China. The name Psittacosaurus literally means ‘parrot lizard’, a reference to the distinctive curved beak with which this dinosaur could nibble plant material.
The skull is, according to the accompanying information card, from the Lujiatun Formation in Liaoning Province, in northeast China. This formation is known for its exceptional fossils, including well-preserved remains of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals.
ORIGIN & DATING
• Species: Psittacosaurus lujiatunensis
• Type: Fossil skull
• Geologic formation: Lujiatun Formation
• Locality: Liaoning Province, Northeast China
• Period: Cretaceous
• Age: circa 125 million years ago
INFORMATION CARD INCLUDED
The fossil is delivered with the accompanying information card, on which the scientific name, geological formation and origin are listed.
AN INTERESTING COLLECTIBLE
Psittacosaurus belongs to the more well-known early plant-eating dinosaurs from Asia. These creatures walked on two legs and had a distinctive beak, which set them apart from many other dinosaurs from the same period. Fossils of Psittacosaurus are also important for scientific research into the anatomy and evolution of early ornithischian dinosaurs.
A special addition for collectors of dinosaur fossils, fossil skulls and prehistoric finds from China.
Dimensions: See individual advertisement and photos.
Origin: Lujiatun Formation, Liaoning, China.
Kind regards, @Kaya_Fossils
Details
Number of objects
1
Specimen
Dinosaur
Scientific name
Psittacosaurus Luijatunensis
Country of origin
China
Geological period
Cretaceous (145 - 66 million years)
Condition
Natural
Height
20 cm
Width
16 cm
Depth
13 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
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