The Tiny T. rex Causing a Big Science Feud

The Tiny T. rex Causing a Big Science Feud

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Interactive Video

Science, Social Studies, History

11th Grade - University

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Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video explores the debate over whether Nanotyrannus is a distinct species or a juvenile T Rex. It discusses the discovery of the Cleveland Skull and the Jane skeleton, both of which have fueled this debate. The challenges in dinosaur paleontology, such as identifying species and growth stages, are highlighted. Histology and growth rings are used to estimate dinosaur age, with conflicting studies on Nanotyrannus. The Dueling Dinosaurs fossil may provide further insights into this mystery.

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What is the significance of the Cleveland skull in the study of Nanotyrannus?

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How did researchers initially classify the Cleveland skull, and what led to its reclassification?

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What evidence suggests that Nanotyrannus might actually be a juvenile T. Rex?

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What are cranial sutures, and how do they relate to determining the age of dinosaurs?

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What challenges do paleontologists face when classifying dinosaur species based on fossils?

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In what ways do juvenile dinosaurs differ from their adult counterparts, according to the text?

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What is the ontogenetic niche shift, and why is it important in the study of dinosaurs?

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