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Sexual dimorphism in dinosaurs.

Stella A Ludwig¹, Roy E Smith¹, Nizar Ibrahim¹

¹School of the Environment, Geography and Geosciences, University of Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom.

|June 14, 2023

Summary

Fossil evidence from a mass-death event shows dinosaurs had sexual dimorphism. Unusually, this dinosaur herd had an equal number of males and females, offering new insights into dinosaur social structures.

Keywords:

3D geometric morphometrics dinosaurs evolutionary biology intraspecific variability limb bones palaeontology sexual dimorphism

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Vertebrate Paleontology
Dinosaur Paleobiology

Background:

Mass-mortality events provide rare snapshots of ancient ecosystems.
Sexual dimorphism in extinct species is often inferred from skeletal differences.

Discussion:

Fossil analysis of a mass-mortality site reveals evidence of sexual dimorphism in dinosaurs.
The exceptional preservation allows for detailed study of herd composition.

Key Insights:

This study presents unusual findings of equal male and female ratios within a dinosaur herd.
Evidence suggests sexual dimorphism was present, impacting herd dynamics.

Outlook:

Further research can explore the implications of this sex ratio on dinosaur reproductive strategies.
Comparative studies across different dinosaur species and mass-mortality events are warranted.