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Corythosaurus casuarius

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Corythosaurus casuarius is a lambeosaurine hadrosaurid dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous of Alberta, Canada, named in 1914. It is distinguished by a tall, helmet-shaped cranial crest containing elongated internal nasal passages, structures that may have contributed to visual display and sound production. Numerous skeletons, including specimens preserving skin impressions, make Corythosaurus one of the more completely documented crested duck-billed dinosaurs.

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What is the purpose of the crest on a Corythosaurus head?

The tall, helmet-shaped cranial crest of Corythosaurus contained elongated internal nasal passages. Paleontologists believe these hollow crests were likely used to produce loud resonating sounds for communication. They also served as a visual display for species recognition.

What does the name Corythosaurus mean?

The name Corythosaurus translates to "helmet lizard," directly referencing the distinct shape of the dinosaur's skull crest. It was officially named in 1914 by the famous paleontologist Barnum Brown. Brown discovered the first fossils in the Red Deer River region of Canada.

Where was the Corythosaurus casuarius discovered?

Fossils of Corythosaurus casuarius have been found in the Late Cretaceous deposits of Alberta, Canada. The region is famous for its rich diversity of hadrosaurid, or duck-billed, dinosaurs. Many incredibly preserved specimens, including skin impressions, have been recovered from this area.

What type of dinosaur was Corythosaurus?

Corythosaurus casuarius was a lambeosaurine hadrosaurid, which is a subset of the duck-billed dinosaur family known for their elaborate skull crests. This plant-eating dinosaur lived during the Late Cretaceous period approximately 75 million years ago. It was a bipedal or quadrupedal herbivore that traveled in herds.

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