Torosaurus latus Torosaurus as it was one of

as it was one of the first dinosaurs to be discovered and officially named

between 800 and 1

Its body was covered with bony plates that provided protection against predators

located on the second toe of its hind legs

Torosaurus latus Torosaurus as it was one ofTorosaurus latus is a ceratopsid dinosaur that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, around 68 66 million years ago. It belongs to the group of ceratopsids, which were characterized by having large bony crests on the back of the skull and large horns over the eyes. The Torosaurus is distinguished by its enormous size, measuring up to 8. 8 meters long and weighing several tons. Its skull is one of the largest known in the animal kingdom, reaching