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New Evidence Suggests Spinosaurus Spent Most of Its Life Underwater
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What Happened?
A study from Yale University reveals that Spinosaurus, a giant dinosaur, likely spent most of its life submerged in water, challenging previous beliefs about its lifestyle.
Key points
- The study indicates Spinosaurus spent most of its time underwater.
- Researchers used over 11,000 measurements and machine learning to analyze fossils.
- Mesosaurs, another group studied, were found to regularly move between land and water.
- The research utilized a statistical method from WWII to assess swimming adaptations.
- Findings were published in the journal Current Biology.
Key insights
- The findings may influence how scientists interpret the lifestyles of other prehistoric animals.
- This research could lead to new methods for studying evolutionary changes in vertebrates.
- Understanding aquatic adaptations helps clarify the evolutionary paths of various species.
Why it matters
Understanding Spinosaurus's lifestyle could reshape our knowledge of dinosaur behavior and evolution.
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