Ceratopsian dinosaurs

GPTKB entity

Properties (67)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Dinosaur
gptkbp:are quadrupedal
social animals
important for understanding dinosaur evolution
often depicted in popular media
herding animals
often featured in documentaries
often found in large groups
important for understanding dinosaur behavior
heavily built
important for paleontological tourism
important for understanding the Cretaceous period.
important in their ecosystems
known for their diversity
often depicted in children's literature
often depicted with vibrant colors in art
often featured in museum exhibits
often found in fossil beds
often studied for their biomechanics
often studied for their evolutionary relationships
subject to extensive paleontological study
part_of_the_Ceratopsia_clade
gptkbp:characterizedBy frill on the back of the head
gptkbp:diedIn Late Cretaceous period
gptkbp:exhibits sexual dimorphism
gptkbp:fossilRecord gptkb:Asia
gptkb:North_America
Europe
gptkbp:has complex social structures
strong jaws
strong limbs
beak-like mouth
complex dental structures
thick skin
large eyes
large body size
distinctive skull features
short necks
varied frill shapes
a significant fossil record
varied reproductive strategies
broad snouts
a wide range of habitats
varied body sizes
a significant role in the Late Cretaceous ecosystems
a long evolutionary history
a variety of adaptations to their environment
a variety of coloration patterns
a variety of ecological niches
a variety of locomotion styles
a variety of skin textures
different feeding strategies
distinctive tail structures
horns on the face
large frills
thick, bony frills
varied horn arrangements
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ceratopsian dinosaurs
gptkbp:includes Styracosaurus
Triceratops
Centrosaurus
Chasmosaurus
Pachyrhinosaurus
gptkbp:inheritsFrom ornithischian_ancestors
gptkbp:occursAnnually true
gptkbp:uses frills for defense
frills for display