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Ceratopsian ears

Started by Kayakasaurus, January 21, 2015, 06:35:58 PM

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Kayakasaurus

January 21, 2015, 06:35:58 PM
I have been sculpting a Centrosaurus and was wondering about if or where I should add ears. I would imagine they would be necessary for communication. I looked online and I couldn't find any answers. So... What do you guys know about ceratopsian ears?
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stargatedalek

#1
January 21, 2015, 09:43:55 PM
I would assume the most likely option would be a small orifice, similar to birds. As for the placement however I have no idea.

amargasaurus cazaui

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January 21, 2015, 10:52:48 PM
study material


3. Structure of the brain cavity and inner ear of ...Pachyrhinosaurus


http://www.oucom.ohiou.edu/dbms-witmer/Downloads/2008_Witmer_and_Ridgely_Pachyrhinosaurus_brain-ear.pdf


More than you ever wanted to possibly know about ceratopsian ears.
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paleoferroequine

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January 21, 2015, 11:05:21 PM

   The external ear is just behind the jugal.

Gryphoceratops

#4
January 23, 2015, 04:03:33 PM
The ear of ceratopsians would go right behind the frill near the jugal.  It is a common mistake to put them were the temporal finestra is.

paleoferroequine

#5
January 23, 2015, 07:53:30 PM
   Hmmm.... I think it's more common to not show them at all, in particular vinyl toys and some sculpts.

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