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A new species of horned dinosaur, Lokiceratops rangiformis, discovered in Montana, is the largest and most ornate of its kind, with unique horns and frill that suggest social and sexual display functions. Its coexistence with four other ceratopsian species in the same region highlights high localized diversity and evolutionary adaptation driven by geographic isolation, offering new insights into dinosaur evolution and ecosystem dynamics.
Paleontologists have discovered a new, ornate horned dinosaur called Lokiceratops in Montana, which is the largest of its kind and features the most elaborate frill horns ever documented, shedding light on the diversity and evolution of ceratopsians in North America during the Late Cretaceous period.
Researchers have discovered a new dinosaur species, Lokiceratops rangiformis, in northern Montana. This plant-eating dinosaur, notable for its large and ornate horns, lived around 78 million years ago. Its reconstructed skull will be displayed at the Natural History Museum of Utah.
Researchers have identified a new species of horned dinosaur, Lokiceratops rangiformis, from a skull found in Montana. This five-ton herbivore, with distinctive brow horns and frill spikes, adds to the evidence of diverse dinosaur species in North America during the Late Cretaceous period. The discovery, published in PeerJ, highlights the importance of preserving fossils for scientific study.
A newly discovered dinosaur species, Lokiceratops rangiformis, named after the Norse god Loki, has been identified in Montana. This 20-foot-long, 5-ton herbivore had unique blade-like horns and a spiky frill, distinguishing it from other ceratopsidae like triceratops. While some scientists debate its classification, others affirm its status as a new genus and species. The only known specimen was found in 2019 and is now displayed at Denmark's Museum of Evolution.
Researchers have discovered a new species of horned dinosaur, Lokiceratops rangiformis, in northern Montana. This plant-eating dinosaur, estimated to be 22 feet long and weigh 11,000 pounds, is the largest and most ornate ceratopsid ever found. The fossils, including a skull and partial skeleton, were unearthed in 2019 and have been reconstructed and displayed in museums. Lokiceratops' distinctive horns inspired its name, referencing the Norse God Loki and resembling caribou antlers. This discovery highlights a higher level of dinosaur diversity in the region than previously understood.