Triceratops Dinosaur, Museum Quality Plastic Replica 8" M021-B633

USD 14.59 USD

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Condition: New

Touch, feel, and examine this plastic Dinosaur Figure for yourself. Bring History to life with this TRICERATOPS! Realistic Triceratops Toy Model Museum Quality 8" Bearing a large bony frill and three horns on its large four-legged body, and possessing similarities with the modern rhinoceros, Triceratops is one of the most recognizable of all dinosaurs and the best known ceratopsid. It shared the landscape with and was probably preyed upon by Tyrannosaurus, though it is less certain that the two did battle in the manner often depicted in traditional museum displays and popular images. The functions of the frills and three distinctive facial horns on its head have long inspired debate. Traditionally, these have been viewed as defensive weapons against predators. More recent theories, noting the presence of blood vessels in the skull bones of ceratopsids, find it more probable that these features were primarily used in identification, courtship and dominance displays, much like the antlers and horns of modern reindeer, mountain goats, or rhinoceros beetles. The theory would find additional support if Torosaurus were found to be the mature form of Triceratops, as this would mean the frill also developed holes (fenestrae) as individuals reached maturity, rendering the structure more useful for display than defense.

Tags: 3-4 Years 30 Days China Dinosuar Mojo Multicolor Returns Accepted Seller T-Rex Triceratop Triceratops

Categories: Science & Nature

Specifications

Return Shipping Will Be Paid By	Seller
All Returns Accepted	Returns Accepted
Item Must Be Returned Within	30 Days
Country/Region Of Manufacture	China
Animal	Triceratops
Color	Multicolor
Character Family	Dinosuar
Age Level	3-4 Years
Brand	MOJO

Touch, feel, and examine this plastic Dinosaur Figure for yourself. Bring History to life with this TRICERATOPS! Realistic Triceratops Toy Model Museum Quality 8″ Bearing a large bony frill and three horns on its large four-legged body, and possessing similarities with the modern rhinoceros, Triceratops is one of the most recognizable of all dinosaurs and the best known ceratopsid. It shared the landscape with and was probably preyed upon by Tyrannosaurus, though it is less certain that the two did battle in the manner often depicted in traditional museum displays and popular images. The functions of the frills and three distinctive facial horns on its head have long inspired debate. Traditionally, these have been viewed as defensive weapons against predators. More recent theories, noting the presence of blood vessels in the skull bones of ceratopsids, find it more probable that these features were primarily used in identification, courtship and dominance displays, much like the antlers and horns of modern reindeer, mountain goats, or rhinoceros beetles. The theory would find additional support if Torosaurus were found to be the mature form of Triceratops, as this would mean the frill also developed holes (fenestrae) as individuals reached maturity, rendering the structure more useful for display than defense.