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The Mosaiceratops was a ceratopsian dinosaur or, more accurately, a basal neoceratopsian dinosaur that was found in central China. Scientists claim that this dinosaur lived during the upper cretaceous period. Known to be a small species of dinosaur, they were unique and different from other types of dinosaurs.
Little information is known about them, but the research about them is ongoing. Few parts of the skull, like the anterior part of the skull, are yet to be fully discovered. Keep reading to know more cool facts!
Mosaiceratops Interesting Facts
How do you pronounce 'Mosaiceratops'?
The ideal way to pronounce Mosaiceratops is 'Mo-sai-cera-tops'.
What type of dinosaur was a Mosaiceratops?
The Mosaiceratops were a type of Ceratopsian dinosaurs that belonged to the infraorder of Neoceratopsia.
In which geological period did they roam the Earth?
The exact geological period cannot be said certainly for these dinosaurs; however, since Ceratops roamed the Earth during the Late Cretaceous period, we can assume that these dinosaurs lived during the Upper Cretaceous period.
When did they become extinct?
Owing to limited information, the exact time frame of extinction of these dinosaurs is unknown. However, we can assume that these dinosaurs became extinct during the upper cretaceous age.
Where did they live?
The fossil remains of these dinosaurs were found in the Xiaguan formation located in the Neixiang County of the Henan province in central China. Thus, we can say that these dinosaurs were found in central China.
What was the Mosaiceratops' habitat?
The climate during the Cretaceous period was hot and humid, which facilitated the growth of plants and vegetation. Thus, the ideal habitat of these dinosaurs were mainly grasslands and forests.
Who did the Mosaiceratops live with?
Dinosaurs, in general, were social animals. Some species lived in groups and herds of thousands of individuals, while other species of these ancient reptiles often led solitary lives.
How long did a Mosaiceratops live?
Since the Mosaiceratops were small dinosaurs, we can assume that their lifespan ranged for a time period of 20 years.
How did they reproduce?
The dinosaurs were born from hatching eggs.
Mosaiceratops Fun Facts
What did the Mosaiceratops look like?
These dinosaurs had huge eyes, as evident from their big eye sockets. The holotype prepared of this dinosaur consists of 24 vertebrae, dorsal rib, leg bones, and an articulated skull.
The skull had a distinct nasal bone along with other nasal bones, along with a jugal bone, premaxillary teeth, and advanced taxa. The anterior part of the skull was a partial skull which consisted of the lower jaw.
How many bones did a Mosaiceratops have?
It is currently unknown how many bones the Mosaiceratops had in its skeleton.
How did they communicate?
Apart from body movements and signs, dinosaurs communicated with each other using croaking sounds.
How big were the Mosaiceratops?
The size of the Mosaiceratops is currently unknown.
How fast could a Mosaiceratops move?
The speed of the Mosaiceratops is currently unknown.
How much did a Mosaiceratops weigh?
The weight of the Mosaiceratops is currently unknown.
What were the male and female names of the species?
No distinct names are used to differentiate between a male and a female dinosaur.
What would you call a baby Mosaiceratops?
A baby dinosaur is known as a hatchling. Therefore, in the case of a Mosaiceratops, it is known as a Mosaiceratops hatchling.
How aggressive were they?
No information about the aggressive nature of the Mosaiceratops is currently known.
Did You Know…
The name of these dinosaurs translates to mosaic horned face. It usually is a reference to the basal neoceratopsians, which were evident in other basal ceratopsians and basal neoceratopsian dinosaurs.
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