Dinosaur - Fossil skull - Psittacosaurus Luijatunensis - 20 cm - 16 cm
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A naturally preserved fossil skull attributed to Psittacosaurus Luijatunensis, a dinosaur from the Cretaceous, measuring 20 × 16 × 13 cm and originating from China.
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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,” referring to the distinctive curved beak this dinosaur used to bite off plant material.
According to the accompanying information card, the skull comes from the Lujiatun Formation in Liaoning Province, northeastern 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
• Geological formation: Lujiatun Formation
• Location: Liaoning Province, northeastern China
• Period: Cretaceous
• Age: approximately 125 million years old
INFORMATION CARD INCLUDED
The fossil comes with its matching information card, which lists the scientific name, geological formation, and origin.
AN INTERESTING COLLECTOR’S ITEM
Psittacosaurus is one of the better-known early herbivorous dinosaurs from Asia. These animals walked on two legs and had a distinctive beak, setting them apart from many other dinosaurs from the same period. Psittacosaurus fossils 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 listing 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,” referring to the distinctive curved beak this dinosaur used to bite off plant material.
According to the accompanying information card, the skull comes from the Lujiatun Formation in Liaoning Province, northeastern 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
• Geological formation: Lujiatun Formation
• Location: Liaoning Province, northeastern China
• Period: Cretaceous
• Age: approximately 125 million years old
INFORMATION CARD INCLUDED
The fossil comes with its matching information card, which lists the scientific name, geological formation, and origin.
AN INTERESTING COLLECTOR’S ITEM
Psittacosaurus is one of the better-known early herbivorous dinosaurs from Asia. These animals walked on two legs and had a distinctive beak, setting them apart from many other dinosaurs from the same period. Psittacosaurus fossils 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 listing 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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