Curr Biol February 2021 PMID 33472049

A cloacal opening in a non-avian dinosaur.

Jakob Vinther, Robert Nicholls, Diane A Kelly

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Several discussions highlight the significance of the newly described cloacal anatomy, with users referencing specific phrases from the article, such as 'the swiss army knife of holes,' which illustrates both humor and engagement. Posts expressing excitement about the potential for understanding dinosaur behavior and physiology, along with remarks about the paper's detailed analysis, contribute to an overall positive and intellectually stimulating tone.

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A specimen of Psittacosaurus from the Early Cretaceous exhibits excellent preservation of skin and coloration, allowing for detailed reconstruction.
The cloacal area was previously misrepresented, but new findings show that its anatomy is well-preserved and can be accurately modeled in 3D.
Although the cloacal anatomy doesn’t provide insights into the dinosaur's ecology or sex, it indicates potential functions in visual and olfactory signaling.

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A cloacal opening in a non-avian dinosaur https://t.co/WP85vB65wW “... this dinosaur used its hole for everything...” again a sentence I didn’t expect in 2021. Note to self, work that line into my next manuscript.

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Maar serieus dus, het artikel verscheen gisteren in Cell. Het is een cloaca, het "zwitserse zakmes van de kontgaten". https://t.co/H0aDWiDPIO

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A cloacal opening in a non-avian dinosaur.

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