Dinosaurs Evolution Evidence Discovered in Brazil

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Dinosaurs. Researchers uncovered Brazilian fossils that show the evolutionary traits of dinosaurs, helping how they adapted to extreme environments. The research explained that dinosaur air sacs enabled them to reach unusual sizes

The recent research showed that dinosaur fossils were discovered in South Brazil, which helped experts understand more about the increasing size of dinosaurs due to their air sacs.

Researchers have been on a quest to unravel the mysteries of dinosaurs that were lost to extinction. The gigantic dinosaurs were displayed in many museums, showing their might and size.

In addition, the existence of dinosaurs has been crucial for experts and scientists to capture their existence and connection to current species.

Dinosaur evolution evidence discovered in Brazil

The study was published in The Anatomical Record journal that explains the research findings about the Macrocollum itaquii discovery in the Rio Grande do Sul State located in South Brazil.

The report was also published on the Phys.org website. Read here.

In the latest findings, the researchers explained that long-neck dinosaurs or sauropods were present in all continents during the time of the Jurrasic and Cretaceous.

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Like other species in the animal kingdom, many adapted and evolved into their environments, depending on the necessity for survival.

Furthermore, the report noted that dinosaurs lived in challenging and extreme environments that enabled them to shape up for existence.

The report published on the Phys.org website noted that the earliest dinosaurs managed to grow in size, reaching from centimeters to three centimeters in length.

In the latest discovery, they found Macrocollum itaquii in South Brazil. The said fossil underwent analysis by the researchers.

The study found that the dinosaurs had unique air sac systems that helped them grow in size. The evolutionary evidence showed that dinosaurs could require more oxygen to live in extreme environments.

According to the study's first author, Tito Aureliano explained that the air sacs helped them to increase in size (more than 30 meters in length), making the bones less dense.

Meanwhile, the study's principal investigator was Fresia Ricardi- Branco, a professor at the Institute of Geosciences (IG-UNICAMP). Aureliano is a Ph.D. researcher.

Branco explained that the dinosaurs unique air sacs contributed to their evolution during their time.

Furthermore, the study published in The Anatomical Record noted that Macrocollum itaquii played a significant role in discovering the dinosaur's gradual evolution in a given environment.

More facts about dinosaur existence

The existence of dinosaurs has many incredible facts. According to the American Museum of Natural History, dinosaurs existence lived for about 245 million years, adding that there are about 700 known dinosaur species.

The report added that dinosaur fossils were discovered on seven continents, showing their existence millions of years ago.

Meanwhile, researchers and paleontologists also uncovered dinosaurs' eggs and nests, which helped them to study their existence more.

Furthermore, the More Reptiles website explains that the Tyrannosaurus rex is considered a dangerous dinosaur that could unleash a powerful bite and force.