The Ceratopsidae family includes the most iconic ceratopsians, characterized by large frills and prominent facial horns. They thrived during the Late Cretaceous and were primarily herbivorous, using their beaked jaws to process tough plant material.
Most advanced members of Ceratopsia , with elaborate horns and frills. Lived mainly in North America and Asia during the Late Cretaceous. Fossils show evidence of social behavior and possible herding. During which period did the *Ceratopsidae* family thrive? What are two key features of ceratopsids? Triceratops <table>
<tr><th>Attributes</th><th>Description</th></tr>
<tr><td>Time</td><td>~68-66 million years ago (Late Cretaceous)</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location</td><td>Western North America</td></tr>
<tr><td>Features</td><td>Three horns (two above eyes, one on nose), large bony frill, robust body</td></tr>
<tr><td>Significance</td><td>One of the last non-avian dinosaurs; among the best-known ceratopsids</td></tr>
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www.flickr.com Triceratops means "three-horned face." Fossils suggest they lived in herds and used horns for defense and display. Their jaws could shear through tough Cretaceous vegetation. How many horns did *Triceratops* have? When did *Triceratops* live? Centrosaurus <table>
<tr><th>Attributes</th><th>Description</th></tr>
<tr><td>Time</td><td>~76-75 million years ago (Late Cretaceous)</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location</td><td>North America</td></tr>
<tr><td>Features</td><td>Single large nasal horn, smaller brow horns, elaborate frill with hooks or spikes</td></tr>
<tr><td>Significance</td><td>Known for extensive fossil bone beds indicating possible herd behavior</td></tr>
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www.flickr.com Centrosaurus means "pointed lizard." Their frills may have been used for species recognition and thermoregulation. Mass death assemblages suggest they were gregarious. What is a distinctive feature of *Centrosaurus*? Styracosaurus <table>
<tr><th>Attributes</th><th>Description</th></tr>
<tr><td>Time</td><td>~75-72 million years ago (Late Cretaceous)</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location</td><td>North America</td></tr>
<tr><td>Features</td><td>Prominent nasal horn, multiple long spikes extending from the frill, smaller brow horns</td></tr>
<tr><td>Significance</td><td>Distinctive “spiked” frill made them easily recognizable</td></tr>
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www.flickr.com Styracosaurus means "spiked lizard." The dramatic frill spikes may have deterred predators or been used in display. Fossil evidence suggests they had complex social behaviors. Which ceratopsid had a spiked frill? Pachyrhinosaurus <table>
<tr><th>Attributes</th><th>Description</th></tr>
<tr><td>Time</td><td>~70-66 million years ago (Late Cretaceous)</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location</td><td>North America, Asia</td></tr>
<tr><td>Features</td><td>Thickened, bony “bosses” instead of traditional horns, broad frill</td></tr>
<tr><td>Significance</td><td>Represent a unique trend in ceratopsid horn evolution</td></tr>
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www.flickr.com Pachyrhinosaurus means "thick-nosed lizard." The bony bosses may have been used for head-butting or social interaction. Their fossils are often found in large, mixed-age groups. What is unique about *Pachyrhinosaurus* compared to other ceratopsids? Ceratopsidae includes some of the most fascinating and easily recognizable members of the ceratopsian lineage. Their diverse horn and frill arrangements not only helped in defense but also played key roles in social interaction and species identification.
Key members: Triceratops , Centrosaurus , Styracosaurus , Pachyrhinosaurus . Distinctive features include elaborate frills and various horn configurations. Fossil evidence points to complex social behaviors and possible herd living. 
