Relax — Triceratops Really Did Exist

Triceratops (described in 1889) was named before Torosaurus (described in 1891). According to the rules by which scientists name organisms, this gives Triceratops priority, so the name “Triceratops” isn’t going anywhere.

Sigh. So at least we haven’t had another Brontosaurus – Apatosaurus debaclosaurus.