Ceratosauridae
Ceratosauridae is a family of theropod dinosaurs within the larger clade Ceratosauria. The composition and limits of the group have varied among researchers; traditional schemes placed Ceratosaurus and several closely related genera in Ceratosauridae, while some modern analyses restrict Ceratosauridae to Ceratosaurus and a small set of near relatives, with other ceratosaurs assigned to Noasauridae or to broader ceratosaur groups. The exact membership remains debated in paleontological literature.
Fossil range and distribution are best documented for Late Jurassic rocks, particularly in North America. The
Anatomy and ecology: Ceratosaurids were carnivorous, bipedal theropods. They generally show a combination of robust skulls
Discovery and naming: The genus Ceratosaurus means “horned lizard,” and it provides the basis for the family’s