Ceratopsidae

/ˌsɛrətɑpˈsɪdi/ noun

The scientific family name for horned dinosaurs, a group that includes famous species like Triceratops and Styracosaurus.

From Greek 'keras' (horn) + 'opsis' (appearance) + Latin '-idae' (family suffix). Created in the late 19th century as a formal taxonomic designation for this dinosaur group.

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