Diceratops
Order: Ornithischia · Suborder: Marginocephalia · Infraorder: Ceratopsia · Family: Ceratopsidae
At one time Diceratops was thought to be a Triceratops, but recent study has shown that it is a different, two-hornedspecies of ceratopsian.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Diceratops mean?
The name Diceratops means “Two Horn Face”. It is pronounced dye-SER-uh-tops.
When did Diceratops live?
Diceratops lived during the Late Cretaceous.
Was Diceratops a carnivore or a herbivore?
Diceratops was a herbivore.
How big was Diceratops?
Diceratops was about 29.5 feet (9 meters) long.
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