This was what dinosaurs looked like: A recent study blows up the trader

The image imagined by Jurassic Park and most toy makers of T-rex dinosaurs may be wrong, as their fangs were probably not as prominent as thought, but likely had lips covering them, a recent study showed.

Thomas Colin, one of the study’s authors, revealed that “animals like T-rex, which are dinosaurs with feet, most likely have some kind of lips and soft tissues covering their mouths to protect their teeth.”

The professor of paleobiology at Auburn University in the southern US state of Alabama said the results of the new study carry “a change from many previously circulating hypotheses, which were very similar to crocodiles, with visible teeth when their jaws are closed and without lips.”

Although the matter is not fully certain, the researchers studied a group of theropoda dinosaurs from several museums to reach this new conclusion.

Comparison of tooth enamel

For example, the researchers compared the erosion of tooth enamel in dinosaurs and crocodiles, live animals closest to the savage of the legs.

T-Rex dinosaur model (AFP)

Tooth enamel “must stay hydrated to stay healthy,” Colin said, adding: “If exposed to air for too long, it becomes crumbly and is more likely to crack or get sick.”

According to paleobiology, the enamel of the outer part of the teeth of living crocodiles wears out faster than the inner part because it does not have lips.

“When we looked at the thickness of the enamel inside and outside the teeth of large dinosaurs, they didn’t appear to have that kind of formation like crocodiles.”

Thomas Colin pointed out that these dinosaurs “show a model closer to animals with lips,” pointing out that “the thickness of the tooth enamel is the same on the outer and inner sides.”

Too large teeth?

The researchers also wanted to see if T-Rex dinosaurs’ teeth could be too large on their mouths, comparing them to many modern lizards with lips.

“Some lizards today have very large teeth,” Colin said, and “it seems almost unbelievable that these teeth can be completely covered with lips, but it is so.”

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Popular Posts

Revolutionizing Pancreatic Cancer Treatment: The Promising Pancreatic Cancer Vaccine

Introduction Welcome to our comprehensive guide on groundbreaking advancements in pancreatic cancer treatment. In this article, we explore the revolutionary potential of a pancreatic cancer...

Unveiling the Meaning Behind Rihanna and ASAP Rocky’s Baby Name: A Journey into RZA

Introduction In the realm of celebrity news and pop culture, the recent birth of Rihanna and ASAP Rocky's baby has captured the attention and curiosity...

Sergio Busquets Leaves Barcelona

Barçelona has announced that Busquets is leaving after 15 seasons in the first team, 31 titles plus a final league on the way, and...

Harry Potter will be Back with New Series on HBO Max

The most famous school of magic and sorcery will return to the small screen. Years after the world premiere in theaters of: "Harry Potter and...

Scarlett Johansson and Her reaction to hearing about Jeremy Renner’s accident: “I didn’t know if I would see him again”

Scarlett Johansson gave an exclusive interview on Variety and confessed her reaction to learning of the accident that almost cost Jeremy Renner his life....