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Non-Avian Dinosaurs May Have Had Bright-Colored Skin, Scales and Beaks


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http://www.sci-news.com/paleontology/dinosaur-carotenoid-coloration-10354.html

Non-avian dinosaurs may have had bright color on their skin, scales and beaks in a manner similar to modern birds, according to a paper published in the journal Evolution.

http://cdn.sci-news.com/images/2021/12/image_10354-Orange-Dinosaurs.jpg

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Link to article:

Estimating the distribution of carotenoid coloration in skin and integumentary structures of birds and extinct dinosaurs

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My Uni does not have access- I'd love to read this one if someone has a copy-

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12 minutes ago, LabRatKing said:

Non-avian dinosaurs may have had bright color on their skin, scales and beaks in a manner similar to modern birds, according to a paper published in the journal Evolution.

My Uni does not have access- I'd love to read this one if someone has a copy-

 

 

You can request a copy from the authors HERE.

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1 minute ago, Fossildude19 said:

 

 

You can request a copy from the authors HERE.

Thanks! I always forget about research gate for some reason!

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