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Pachycephalosaurus

Pachycephalosaurus

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A dinosaur that eats plants and has a thick, rounded skull
  • noun
  • /ˌpækɪˌsɛfələˈsɔrəs/
  • Specialized
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  • The Pachycephalosaurus roamed the earth millions of years ago.

Examples

  • The fossilized skull of a Pachycephalosaurus displays an extraordinarily thick dome.

  • Scientists believe Pachycephalosaurus may have used their heads for combat or display.

  • A Pachycephalosaurus skeleton was recently discovered in Montana.

  • Did the Pachycephalosaurus have a thick skull?

  • The Pachycephalosaurus was a unique dinosaur known for its thick, dome-shaped skull.

  • Fossils of Pachycephalosaurus have provided valuable insights into the dino's herbivorous diet.

  • Children at the museum were fascinated by the Pachycephalosaurus exhibit, especially its unusual head shape.

Synonyms

pachycephalosaur
vsPachycephalosaurus
  • Specialized
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A large two-legged plant-eating dinosaur with a thick rounded skull used for head-butting

is one particular genus within that broader group from Late Cretaceous
bone-headed dinosaur
vsPachycephalosaurus
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A two-legged plant-eating dinosaur with a thick rounded skull

is the specific genus belonging to that family and era

Surface Forms

Pachycephalosaurus singular
Pachycephalosauruses plural

Morphology

Pachycephalosaurus = pachy + cephalo + saurus

A scientific genus name made from Greek combining forms that are not standalone English words, so an average B1 learner cannot derive the meaning from common English base words.

Etymology

Pachycephalosaurus comes from Greek parts: pachy- 'thick', kephale 'head', and -saurus 'lizard'. So the name means 'thick-headed lizard', which helps you remember this dome-headed dinosaur with a very thick skull.