August 2002 PMID 12435037

Bristle-like integumentary structures at the tail of the horned dinosaur Psittacosaurus.

Gerald Mayr, D Stefan Peters, Gerhard Plodowski, Olaf Vogel

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Peak: 3 in May 2020

across 5 sources since Nov 2017

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What people are saying

The group exhibits enthusiastic responses like 'amazing dinosaur discovery' and 'spectacular fossil,' emphasizing the novelty and importance of the find. Posts also discuss how the fossil reshapes understanding of dinosaur integument and evolution, using lively language that underscores their engagement and belief in its significance.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts express positive reactions and support for the discovery, such as calling it 'amazing' and 'spectacular.'

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate high curiosity and fascination, especially highlighting the study's implications for understanding dinosaur evolution and display features.

EngagementModerate engagement

Discussions include references to the fossil's significance, such as its role in reconstructing dinosaurs and evolution of integument, showing moderate in-depth engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

While some posts suggest the discovery advances scientific knowledge, the overall impact appears moderate, stimulating interest but not predicting immediate paradigm shifts.

Abstract in brief

A well-preserved specimen of Psittacosaurus from early Cretaceous China reveals unique bristle-like structures on its tail, which are likely epidermal in origin and may have served display or signaling purposes.
These structures are cylindrical or tubular and deeply anchored in the skin, suggesting a possible role in visual communication, especially if they were colored.
The discovery indicates that dinosaur integument was more complex than previously thought, though these structures are not confirmed to be homologous to similar filaments found in theropod dinosaurs.]

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PBS Eons · Nov 27, 2017 2,132,255 views

Reconstructing Psittacosaurus: Insights into Dinosaur Anatomy

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Ben G Thomas · Aug 6, 2023 1,516,473 views

Cas Liber

@casliber.bsky.social · Bluesky

amazing dinosaur discovery https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1cAX-gTAYk&ab_channel=BenGThomas

Aug 7, 2023 · 1 like View post →

Julia De Entrambasaguas

@juliaminifera · X

RT @dubium_nomen: Y ahora el fósil que ha permitido una reconstrucción más fiel de un Dinosaurio!! El ejemplar es espectacular https://t.co…

May 8, 2020 · 2 shares · 543 followers View post →

Oriol Monclús Gonzalo

@euarchont · X

RT @dubium_nomen: Y ahora el fósil que ha permitido una reconstrucción más fiel de un Dinosaurio!! El ejemplar es espectacular https://t.co…

May 8, 2020 · 2 shares · 374 followers View post →

Nomen dubium: Ecos desde Pangea

@dubium_nomen · X

May 8, 2020 · 1 like · 2 shares · 374 followers View post →

Stephanie Drumheller

@UglyFossils · X

Apr 5, 2020 · 3 likes · 1 share · 1,694 followers View post →