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Nanotyrannus

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MemberCompsognathusMay 30, 20131653 Views12 Replies
It has long been disputed on whether or not Nanotyrannus is it's own species or a juvenile rex. If it is it's own species, then, at 16 ft long and 1,000 lbs, it was one of the smaller members of the Tyrannosaurides. If it is a young rex, then it's still pretty young. I think Nano T is it's own species. I base this off of it's skull and teeth. It's teeth were more blade like than rex's. However, the main thing is the skull. They are different shapes for one thing. But the main thing is how they were oriented. Based on CAT Scans, Nano T held it's head at an angle, slightly down. Rex held it's head pretty straight on, parallel to the ground. Because that is embedded in bone, you are not gonna be able to change that. That's why I think Nano T is it's own species and not a juvenile rex. What about you guys? What do ya'll think?
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Probably its own species. Like you said: similar to a juvenile Rex, but different skull. Sort of like the Tarbosaurus-Raptorex case.
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Yeah, it is like the Tarbosaurus-Raptorex situation. Besides, without Nano T, Tyrannosaurus would have been the only major predator in N America at the time. Dromaeosaurus was around, but was also a very rare dinosaur. Someone had to help keep the smaller plant-eaters in check. T-rex was too big and Dromaeosaurus too rare. So between the 3 of em, T-rex, Raptor, and Nano, I am sure they could have kept the herbivores in check. T-rex- Medium to Large plant-eaters Nano T and Raptor- Small to Medium plant-eaters
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[img]http://www.history.com/minisites/jurassic-fight-club/dinopedia/images/nanotyrannus.png[/img] [img]http://www.history.com/minisites/jurassic-fight-club/dinopedia/images/t-rex.png[/img]
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Nanotyrannus, in many cases would be similar in size and posture to a juvenile Rex. So, what would set it apart from juvenile tyrannosaurs? The bone structure under close analysis I remarkably similar, however we all know that fossilization is a messy process. Some parts of the skeleton could be lost during fossilization. Therefore, this animal could have had more fingers than a tyrannosaurus Rex. The truth is, that without a fairly complete skeleton, the only evidence we have is the difference in head posture, and slightly different teeth. It is also important to look at how a Rex skull changes over age. The teeth at juvenile stage could be close to a nanotyrannus specimen. Just keep this information in mind!
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You make valid points. Like you said, the key is a good Nano T skeleton. The skeleton nicknamed Jane is the only possible Nano T skeleton. Other than that, all we have is one skull.
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Indeed I conquer, however given the proof so far, I would lean more twords this animal being a crossroad in evolution. I believe that Nanotyrannus was in the middle of an evolutionary movement. Hey, while your on, check out my discussion on Mujangasaurus arms. You and I seem to be Dino nerds, I'd like to see what you think on the subject. Thanks!
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Sure thing, I checked it out. Left a comment.
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Thanks for checking it out! Also, what role do you think Nanotyrannus played in evolution?
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And, I just created a T. Rex hunter or scavenger debate. I'm not going to reply to this one as much as the Mujungasaur debate, but if you wanna state some facts there, I'd like to see what people think. Anyway, they did a Jurassic fight club on Nanotyrannus, and I found it interesting that they made it to be more of a juvenile Tyrannosaurus Rex killer. Check that out if you haven't already!
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I have JFC on DVD. The Nano T VS T-rex was a good episode.
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Yes it was, but what I found interesting in that episode, was that Nanotyrannus was a juvenile tyrannosaur killer. It acted more like a Utahraptor than anything.
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Seems like an accurate depiction to me.
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