Curr Biol January 2014 PMID 24332547

A mummified duck-billed dinosaur with a soft-tissue cock's comb.

Phil R Bell, Federico Fanti, Philip J Currie, Victoria M Arbour

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The posts collectively express high interest and moderate engagement by emphasizing the discovery of soft tissue crests and their social roles, using phrases like 'groundbreaking' and 'revealing new insights.' Some examples mention the unexpected nature of the find, such as a 'chicken-like comb,' which sparks curiosity and debates on dinosaur behavior, thereby reflecting its potential broad impact on paleontology.

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Most posts acknowledge and support the significance of the discovery, highlighting its contribution to understanding dinosaur social behavior.

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Discussions show high curiosity about soft tissue structures in dinosaurs, with many posts emphasizing the novelty and implications of the soft-tissue crest.

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Posts include references to research details and related concepts, indicating a moderate level of thoughtful engagement.

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The discovery is perceived as an important breakthrough, potentially altering previous assumptions about dinosaur anatomy and social signaling.

Abstract in brief

The discovery of a mummified Edmontosaurus regalis specimen with a soft tissue cranial crest shows that some dinosaurs had fleshy growths used for social signaling or sexual display, not just bony crests.
Traditionally, dinosaur crests were thought to be mainly bony structures used for vocal resonance, but this finding suggests soft tissues played a key role in visual communication among dinosaurs.
The presence of this soft tissue crest indicates that while bony crests may have been lost over time in some species, alternative soft tissue structures might have evolved as visual signals, hinting at complex social behaviors in dinosaurs.

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