Daspletosaurus torosus Variant:Unprimed This plate had wavy edges

This plate had wavy edges and probably served a defensive or visual display function for intraspecific communication

Length 252mm

approximately 193 to 183 million years ago

que significa "diablo"

This dinosaur was medium-sized

Daspletosaurus torosus Variant:Unprimed This plate had wavy edgesDaspletosaurus torosus was a large tyrannosaurid theropod that inhabited North America during the late Cretaceous period, approximately 77 to 74 million years ago. It is considered one of the closest predecessors of the famous Tyrannosaurus rex, sharing many anatomical features with it, but also exhibiting particularities of its own that make it a fascinating dinosaur for paleontologists. With an estimated length of between 8 and 9 meters and a weight