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A newly identified species of giant mosasaur — a powerful marine predator that once prowled the ancient seas — is now earning its title. As a nod to its dominance, researchers named it Tylosaurus rex, or "king of the tylosaurs."
In this interview, study author Ron Tykoski explains why this discovery isn't just about naming a new species — it also challenges how paleontologists understand mosasaur evolution.
#dinosaur #mosasaur #ancientseas #paleontology #fossils #science
Interview with Dr. Ron Tykoski, vice president of science, curator of vertebrate paleontology, Perot Museum of Nature and Science
Hosted by Stephanie Edwards
Edited by Chris Carpineti
Media Courtesy of Perot Museum of Nature and Science
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A newly identified species of giant mosasaur — a powerful marine predator that once prowled the ancient seas — is now earning its title. As a nod to its dominance, researchers named it Tylosaurus rex, or "king of the tylosaurs."
In this interview, study author Ron Tykoski explains why this discovery isn't just about naming a new species — it also challenges how paleontologists understand mosasaur evolution.
#dinosaur #mosasaur #ancientseas #paleontology #fossils #science
Interview with Dr. Ron Tykoski, vice president of science, curator of vertebrate paleontology, Perot Museum of Nature and Science
Hosted by Stephanie Edwards
Edited by Chris Carpineti
Media Courtesy of Perot Museum of Nature and Science
Media Courtesy of Alderon Games - Path of Titans
Additional media: Videoblocks, Shutterstock
Music: Storyblocks
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