Entity: TRICERATOPS
Triceratops, meaning 'three-horned face', was a large, plant-eating dinosaur with distinctive horns and a frilled hood. It lived during the Cretaceous period and was one of the last-known non-avian dinosaurs.
TRICERATOPS
Etymology
The name Triceratops is derived from the Greek words 'tri-' meaning 'three' and 'keras' meaning 'horn'.
Definition
Triceratops is a genus of large, plant-eating dinosaurs with four legs, three horns, and a large frilled hood.
Historical Context
Triceratops lived during the Cretaceous period, about 66 million years ago, and was one of the last-known non-avian dinosaurs.
Cultural Significance
Triceratops is a popular dinosaur in popular culture, often depicted in movies, books, and other media.
Related Concepts
Other related dinosaurs include Stegosaurus, Tyrannosaurus Rex, and Brachiosaurus.
See Also
A genus of large, plant-eating dinosaurs with four legs, three horns, and a large frilled hood.