Finding dinosaurs with nose

In northern Mexico, archaeologists have discovered fossils of a new herbivorous dinosaur whose nasal nose is particularly large to adapt to the hot and humid environment.

Sketch the shape of the species Latirhinus

According to the Paleobiology biology-history magazine, this Latirhinus uitstlani dinosaur has a nose described as a speculum, living in the late Cretaceous period more than 73 million years ago.

It is the big nose with the wide nasal cavity that gives this dinosaur the ability to smell amazingly.

Mr. Albert Prieto-Márquez, the leader of the research team said: 'The big nose creates a comfortable space for soft tissue structures to develop, helping Latirhinus uitstlani species to recognize food and communicate easily with others. easy ".

Besides, the above dinosaur also has two strong limbs with three toes. Their forelimbs are relatively small and have four fingers. When going to feed, Latirhinus usually walks on all fours.

But when in danger they run very fast with two limbs. Then the tail will spread on the ground, helping to keep the body balanced.

Archaeologist Prieto-Márquez also added that this duck-billed dinosaur has thousands of teeth close together, forming a strong "grass crusher" .

The land in northeastern Mexico that Latirhinus lived 73 million years ago is probably more humid and warmer now because it used to have many lakes and bays. It is also one of the two continental parts of North America today.

The dinosaurs and the White Chalk Plant

Archaeologists affirmed that the discovery of Latirhinus herbivores is very important in the history of research industry with three main reasons.

First, this finding provides more clues about the diversity of duckbill dinosaurs and how they evolved to adapt to the environment. In addition, the finding contributed to the study of a completely new dinosaur.

Secondly, with the continuous detection of fossil samples, this reinforces the speculation of speculators about the speculum in general as well as Latirhinus in particular, which dominated this area in the past.

Finally, along with a branch of the Kritosaurus branch of the duck-billed dinosaur, the Latirhinus showed a link between dinosaurs in South and North America.

Terry Gates, a researcher at Ohio University (USA), said : 'It has been known for a long time that many duckbill dinosaurs live in Mexico at the end of the Cretaceous, but the specific information remains ambiguous. The discovery of Dr. Prieto Márquez has provided more clues to clarify the problem. '

In general, large-sized duck-billed dinosaurs weighing over two tons.

Reference: Discovery