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Triceratops vs Albertosaurus (pack of 3)
Topic Started: Sep 15 2012, 10:32 PM (3,628 Views)
DinosaurMichael
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Triceratops horridus
Triceratops ( /traɪˈsɛrətɒps/ try-serr-ə-tops) is a genus of herbivorous ceratopsid dinosaur which lived during the late Maastrichtian stage of the Late Cretaceous Period, around 68 to 65 million years ago (Mya) in what is now North America. It was one of the last dinosaur genera to appear before the great Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event. The term Triceratops, which literally means "three-horned face," is derived from the Greek τρί- (tri-) meaning "three", κέρας (kéras) meaning "horn", and ὤψ (ops) meaning "face". Bearing a large bony frill and three horns on its large four-legged body, and conjuring similarities with the modern rhinoceros, Triceratops is one of the most recognizable of all dinosaurs and the best known ceratopsid. It shared the landscape with and was preyed upon by the fearsome Tyrannosaurus, though it is less certain that the two did battle in the manner often depicted in traditional museum displays and popular images. The exact placement of the Triceratops genus within the ceratopsid group has been debated by paleontologists. Two species, T. horridus and T. prorsus, are considered valid although many other species have been named. Recent research suggests that the contemporaneous Torosaurus, a ceratopsid long regarded as a separate genus, actually represents Triceratops in its mature form. Triceratops has been documented by numerous remains collected since the genus was first described in 1889, including at least one complete individual skeleton. Paleontologist John Scannella observed: "It is hard to walk out into the Hell Creek Formation and not stumble upon a Triceratops weathering out of a hillside." Forty-seven complete or partial skulls were discovered in just that area during the decade 2000–2010. Specimens representing life stages from hatchling to adult have been found. The function of the frills and three distinctive facial horns has long inspired debate. Traditionally these have been viewed as defensive weapons against predators. More recent theories, noting the presence of blood vessels in the skull bones of ceratopsids, find it more probable that these features were primarily used in identification, courtship and dominance displays, much like the antlers and horns of modern reindeer, mountain goats, or rhinoceros beetles. The theory finds additional support if Torosaurus represents the mature form of Triceratops, as this would mean the frill also developed holes (fenestrae) as individuals reached maturity, rendering the structure more useful for display than defense. Individual Triceratops are estimated to have reached about 7.9 to 9.0 m (26.0–29.5 ft) in length, 2.9 to 3.0 m (9.5–9.8 ft) in height, and 6.1–12.0 tonnes (13,000–26,000 lb) in weight. The most distinctive feature is their large skull, among the largest of all land animals. The largest known skull (specimen BYU 12183) is estimated to have been 2.5 metres (8.2 ft) in length when complete, and could reach almost a third of the length of the entire animal. It bore a single horn on the snout, above the nostrils, and a pair of horns approximately 1 m (3 ft) long, with one above each eye. To the rear of the skull was a relatively short, bony frill, adorned with epoccipitals in some specimens. Most other ceratopsids had large fenestrae in their frills, while those of Triceratops were noticeably solid. The skin of Triceratops was unusual compared to other dinosaurs. Skin impressions from an as-yet undescribed specimen show that some species may have been covered in bristle-like structures, similar to the more primitive ceratopsian Psittacosaurus.

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Albertosaurus sarcophagus (pack of 3)
Albertosaurus is a genus of tyrannosaurid theropod dinosaur that lived in western North America during the Late Cretaceous Period, more than 70 million years ago. The type species, A. sarcophagus, was apparently restricted in range to the modern-day Canadian province of Alberta, after which the genus is named. Scientists disagree on the content of the genus, with some recognizing Gorgosaurus libratus as a second species.As a tyrannosaurid, Albertosaurus was a bipedal predator with tiny, two-fingered hands and a massive head with dozens of large, sharp teeth. It may have been at the top of the food chain in its local ecosystem. Although relatively large for a theropod, Albertosaurus was much smaller than its more famous relative Tyrannosaurus, probably weighing less than 2 metric tons.

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Mauro20
Sep 15 2012, 10:19 PM
Oh, sorry then. How about replacing Megaraptors by Albertosaurus?
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hmm. on the one hand, the albertosaurus are likely agile enough to outmaneuver trike, and they are three. on the other hand, trike is maybe just too massive and robust, with a high girth. i remember many people didn´t even think three albertosaurus could kill T. rex, they´d definitely have worse chances killing ticeratops
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Triceratops wins IMO
I don't think that Albertosaurus could inflict a lot of damage quickly, while Triceratops could easily kill Albertosaurus with one hit.
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A single hit from the massive ceratopsian could easily kill an Albertosaurus, also, Albertosaurus, being adapted for a high bite force, doesn't have the gape to do much damage against the huge Triceratops...
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Triceratops wins IMO, but this wouldn't be so easy.
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I think it would look a bit like that:
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Trike takes this, Albertosaurus teeth and jaw design are not for taking on larger prey than itself
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Jinfengopteryx
Sep 15 2012, 11:49 PM
I think it would look a bit like that:
Would the albertosaurus be so small in relation to a triceratops? Can someone do a size comparison?
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I'd say it's pretty close...
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Fragillimus335
Sep 16 2012, 02:34 AM
I'd say it's pretty close...
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So the comparison with wolves attacking a moose is completely inadequate. I think the Albertosaurus Pack has a good chance of winning now.
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Jinfengopteryx
Sep 15 2012, 11:49 PM
I think it would look a bit like that:
I don´t think it would. albertosaurus is far larger, and trike is far bulkier.
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Sep 16 2012, 02:40 AM
Jinfengopteryx
Sep 15 2012, 11:49 PM
I think it would look a bit like that:
I don´t think it would. albertosaurus is far larger, and trike is far bulkier.
I said a BIT.
And I ment from the strategies they'll use, they'll try to circle around the Triceratops and probably use fake attacks.
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Trceratops wins because one wrong move three dead alberto's is killed one by one
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Sep 16 2012, 02:47 AM
Trceratops wins because one wrong move three dead alberto's is killed one by one
Well, in that case it would take three wrong moves, right? The Albertosaurus are more agile, so I think they could avoid most attacks.
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Jinfengopteryx
Sep 15 2012, 11:49 PM
I think it would look a bit like that:
Dude, that one EPIC fight !. But using that video as a comparison to this Triceratops vs Albertosaurus is not a good idea. That pack of wolves doesn't try to outmaneuver the mother mose they just tries to weaken, distract and tire her out, they don't try to kill that moose.
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