Ceratopsian
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- Disclaimer: This page only covers ceratopsians of indeterminate genus. For specific ceratopsians, see their respective pages.
A ceratopsian (セラトプシアン seratopushian) is any member of the dinosaur clade Ceratopsia, which existed from the Late Jurassic Period to the end of the Cretaceous Period. Ceratopsians, such as the most famous genus Triceratops, have appeared in various forms of giant monster media.
Name
"Ceratopsia" is derived from the Ancient Greek κέρᾰς (kérăs) and ὤψ (ṓps), meaning "horn" and "face", respectively. Though the ceratopsian from The Last Dinosaur is described as such onscreen, as well as in the scene selection on the Toho DVD, the film's theater program identified it instead as Brontotherium (ブロントテリウム Burontoteriumu), another name for the prehistoric ungulate genus Megacerops.
History
- The Last Dinosaur (1977)
- Kong: The Animated Series (TV 2000-2001) [episode 1]
Showa era
The Last Dinosaur
After arriving in the underground valley in the Polar-Borer, the members of the Thrust Industries expedition began to explore the area. Chuck Wade noticed a sound coming their way, and looked to see a ceratopsian stampeding towards them. Francesca Banks got in the creature's way and started taking photographs. When it was moments from stepping on her, Masten Thrust pushed her out of the way.
Video games
- King Kong: Skull Island Adventure (2008) [drawing]
King Kong: Skull Island Adventure
A drawing made by Carl Denham of a frill-less ceratopsian can be unlocked by completing level 42 of the "Reveal Denham's Sketchbook" campaign.
Ceratopsian drawing
Comics
- Konga #8 (1962)
- Godzilla: Rage Across Time #5 (2016)
Konga #8
After Konga fought off a Tyrannosaurus rex in a prehistoric world beneath Antarctica, he was confronted by another T. rex, a giant Pteranodon, and a two-horned ceratopsian creature. Early in the battle, he punched the ceratopsian. It later charged at him, knocking him down. After dealing with the Pteranodon, Konga threw the ceratopsian. He ultimately drove the animals to flee before escaping back to the surface.
Books
- Kong: King of Skull Island (2005)
Selected members
Trivia
- The ceratopsian from The Last Dinosaur more closely resembles an ungulate or animal similar, such as the dinoceratan genus Uintatherium.
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