How Do We Figure Out The Sex ... Of A Fossil?

The video explores the challenges and methods of determining the sex of fossilized creatures, using Sue the T. Rex as a case study. It discusses the rarity of soft tissue preservation, the role of sexual dimorphism, and the use of medullary bone in identifying female fossils. Despite advancements, many fossils' sex remains unknown due to limited specimens and overlapping characteristics.

Discuss the challenges paleontologists face when trying to determine the sex of dinosaur fossils.

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What evidence suggests that some dinosaur species may exhibit sexual dimorphism?

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Why is it difficult to ascertain the sex of the famous T. Rex named Sue?

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