September 2014 PMID 25186586

A gigantic, exceptionally complete titanosaurian sauropod dinosaur from southern Patagonia, Argentina.

Kenneth J Lacovara, Matthew C Lamanna, Lucio M Ibiricu, Jason C Poole, Elena R Schroeter, Paul V Ullmann, Kristyn K Voegele, Zachary M Boles, Aja M Carter, Emma K Fowler, Victoria M Egerton, Alison E Moyer, Christopher L Coughenour, Jason P Schein, Jerald D Harris

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The analysis reflects a generally positive stance, with comments like 'most complete fossil' and 'important for understanding dinosaurs,' showing high interest and engagement. The tone emphasizes the dinosaur's size, rarity, and scientific importance, highlighting its potential impact on the field.

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Most discussions acknowledge the significance of the discovery, indicating general agreement with its importance.

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The discussions show high curiosity and enthusiasm, with many posts highlighting the dinosaur's size and completeness.

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Comments frequently delve into details, such as the fossil's geological context and implications for paleontology.

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Posts suggest that the discovery could influence future research and understanding of prehistoric life.

Abstract in brief

  • This text discusses the discovery of Dreadnoughtus schrani, a giant titanosaur from southern Patagonia, which is one of the most complete fossils of such large dinosaurs, providing valuable insights into their anatomy and evolution.
  • Despite its enormous size, weighing around 59.3 tons, bone analysis shows that Dreadnoughtus was still growing when it died, meaning it hadn't reached full size yet.
  • Titanosaurs were among the most diverse and largest herbivorous dinosaurs during the late Mesozoic Era, but most known fossils are incomplete, making discoveries like Dreadnoughtus important for understanding these animals better.]

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加藤ひろし / 恐竜のお兄さん
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#ジュラシック・ワールド #ジュラシックワールド #新たなる支配者 ドレッドノータスの原記載論文 Lacovara et al. (2014) https://t.co/HmqsrIOafe

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加藤ひろし / 恐竜のお兄さん
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RT @Hiro_DinoPaleo: #ジュラシック・ワールド #ジュラシックワールド #新たなる支配者 ドレッドノータスの原記載論文 Lacovara et al. (2014) https://t.co/HmqsrIOafe

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加藤ひろし / 恐竜のお兄さん
@Hiro_DinoPaleo · X

RT @Hiro_DinoPaleo: #ジュラシック・ワールド #ジュラシックワールド #新たなる支配者 ドレッドノータスの原記載論文 Lacovara et al. (2014) https://t.co/HmqsrIOafe

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加藤ひろし / 恐竜のお兄さん
@Hiro_DinoPaleo · X

#ジュラシック・ワールド #ジュラシックワールド #新たなる支配者 ドレッドノータスの原記載論文 Lacovara et al. (2014) https://t.co/HmqsrIOafe

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doi:10.1038/srep06196. of a new method of fossil retrodeformation by algorithmic. Lautenschlager, S. (2016). Reconstructing the past: Methods and ...

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https://doi.org/10.1038/srep06196 a sauropod. On the other hand, vertebrae, scapulae, Lydekker, R. (1893). Contributions to the study of the ...

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/nature12695. Alberto Nikus. 1 reaction. Joseph ... com/srep/2014/140904/srep06196/full/srep06196. html. Gigantic ...

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Published online September 4, 2014. doi: 10.1038/srep06196. Meghan Rosen headhsot. About Meghan Rosen.

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10.1038/srep06196 (2014). PHOTO: JENNIFER HALL. Optical Metrology. Shining light on precision time-keeping. Ian S. Osborne. Keeping time ...

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... 10.1038/srep06196. Titanosaurian sauropod dinosaurs were the most ... doi: 10.1038/srep06196. Systematic Palaeontology. Dinosauria Owen ...

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Su desdicha fue nuestra suerte." ###. Enlace al artículo (a partir del 4 de Sept., 2014): http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/srep06196. Los ...

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Journal reference: Scientific Reports, DOI: 10.1038/srep06196. Topics: evolution/; dinosaurs. Advertisement. Sign up to our weekly newsletter.

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Originalarbeit der Forscher: Scientific Reports, doi: 10.1038/srep06196. © wissenschaft.de – Martin Vieweg. © wissenschaft.de.

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Meet Dreadnoughtus, the 65-ton dinosaur - Ars Technica
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DOI: 10.1038/srep06196 (About DOIs). The Conversation This article was originally published on The Conversation. Listing image: Jennifer Hall.

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World's largest dinosaur discovered
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Published online September 4, 2014. doi: 10.1038/srep06196. Meghan Rosen headhsot. About Meghan Rosen.

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El dinosaurio gigante más completo jamás descubierto
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Fossils: A new giant dinosaur from Argentina. doi: 10.1038/srep06196. 英語の原文. 「注目のハイライト」は、ネイチャー広報部門が報道関係者向けに ...

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