Tag: fossil classification
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Duelling Dinosaur: Is the Fossil a Young T. rex or a New Species?
Understanding the Duelling Dinosaur Debate In paleontology, few finds spark as much debate as a fossil that defies easy classification. The so-called “Duelling Dinosaur,” recently highlighted in Nature, has reignited discussions about whether the specimen represents a juvenile Tyrannosaurus rex or a previously unknown species. As researchers scrutinize skull features, bone growth patterns, and comparative…
