Heterodontosaurus
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Heterodontosaurus (meaning "different toothed lizard") is a genus of small herbivorous dinosaur with prominent canine teeth.
Quick Facts Heterodontosaurus Temporal range: Lower Jurassic, Scientific classification ...
Heterodontosaurus Temporal range: Lower Jurassic | |
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Cast of specimen SAM-PK-K1332, University of California Museum of Palaeontology | |
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Genus: | Heterodontosaurus |
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Heterodontosaurus tucki | |
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It lived in the Lower Jurassic of South Africa, 200–190 million years ago. It was related to Abrictosaurus. It had three different kinds of teeth.