恐竜クイズ

Q What was the structure on the nose of a Pachyrhinosaurus made of?

What was the structure on the nose of a Pachyrhinosaurus made of?
  • A Cartilage (the same soft material as human ears and noses)
  • B Enamel (the same hard material as the surface of teeth)
  • C Keratin (the same material as human nails and hair)

C Keratin (the same material as human nails and hair)

Traces of blood vessels and ligaments have been discovered around the boss on the fossils, leading to the theory that a massive horn made of keratin, much like a rhinoceros horn, sat on top of it.

Share this page

Find a Dinosaur
ティラノサウルス

Dinosaur List