How to Find Out Why T. rex Arms Were… Like That | SciShow News

How to Find Out Why T. rex Arms Were… Like That | SciShow News

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11th Grade - University

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The video explores the evolution of theropod arms, particularly focusing on T. Rex. It discusses various hypotheses, including the idea that small arms helped avoid injury during feeding. A new hypothesis suggests that small arms were advantageous for staying out of the way of powerful jaws. The video also highlights recent discoveries of giant ichthyosaur fossils, providing insights into their size, feeding adaptations, and persistence into the Late Triassic period.

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What does the discovery of the largest ichthyosaur tooth suggest about their feeding adaptations?

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What is the significance of the age of the fossils found in relation to giant ichthyosaurs?

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Why is it challenging for researchers to uncover more fossils of giant ichthyosaurs?

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