Dinosaurs May Have Matured Faster Than Previously Thought, Research Suggests
New research indicates that dinosaurs may have reached full maturity at a faster rate than previously believed. According to a study published in Scientific Reports and highlighted by NPR Science, traditional methods of estimating dinosaur ages by counting growth rings in fossilized bones may have overestimated their age.
Paleobiologist Anusuya Chinsamy-Turan led the research, which examined the bones of young Nile crocodiles, a modern relative of dinosaurs. The study revealed more growth rings than expected in the crocodile bones, challenging previous assumptions about annual ring formation. This discovery could significantly change the understanding of dinosaur growth rates.
The findings suggest that dinosaurs may have reached adulthood faster than previously thought, potentially impacting current understanding of their life cycles and evolutionary timelines.
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