Scientists Discover New Species of Dinosaur in Chile

Scientists Discover New Species of Dinosaur in Chile

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Two Chilean scientists, David Rubia and Alexander Vargas, discovered a new dinosaur species, Domicosaurus chilensis, named after Ignacio Domico. This long-necked plant eater, from the Titanosaurus family, lived 70 million years ago. The find is significant as it is the most complete dinosaur skeleton found in Chile, with 40% of the skeleton assembled. The species is unique due to differences in the neural arches of its vertebrae. The dinosaur likely fed on Oricaria plants. The discovery awaits official recognition, and the study will be published in a Chilean journal.

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What is the significance of the find in terms of completeness compared to previous discoveries in Chile?

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How long was the D'amicosaurus estimated to be?

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