Lord of the Spinosaurs
MemberCompsognathusDec-15-2014 3:09 PMEver since the new skeleton was revealed I always wondered if Spinosaurus ever went into salt water. Well, I just recently found something on penguins that seems to support Spinosaurus living in saltwater.
Take a look at this picture that shows how a “Salt Gland”, something used in aquatic birds to filter out salt, works in a penguins:
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Now as you can see the salt that is filtered out by the glands exits the body through these “artery like tubes”. Those “tubes” end at the nose where the penguin sort of sneezes out all the sodium and other gunk removed. Take a look at this picture:
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If you look at the one on the top which views the skull from above you may see these two lines that lead to the nose, on the top of the beak you may also see three lines, those are not them.
Ok, now that we have looked at the penguin, lets move on to Spinosaurus. Ok look at this photo of a Spinosaurus skull:
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Now as you can see those impressions seem to also be on Spinosaurus, and they also appear to end at the nose. May I also note that they are not on other Theropods. So, I’m convinced that Spinosaurus had salt glands.
When you are responding to this topic remember to stay KIND. There are some of you (particulary one of you) that seem to always respond rude comments on posts that seem to be way out there. You guys know who you are, so actually stay KIND this time, becuase last time I said this in one of my posts two of you came in with your rude and harsh comments. So stay kind, OK? Good.
Anyways, sorry about that if you weren't one of those people. Anyways tell me what you thought of this and whether or not you are convinced Spinosaurus went into salt water from time to time. Thanks!
There is no such thing as a pure predator. A meat-eater is eit
Silver_Falcon
MemberCompsognathusDec-15-2014 3:18 PMI wish that the pictures worked, but I'm completely okay with this idea. I find it completely plausible, and to a point even hope it is true. Yet another reason why spinosaurus is possibly the most interesting dinosaurs discovered.
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Something Real
MemberTyrannosaurus RexDec-15-2014 4:10 PMLORD OF THE SPINOSAURS - Oh, now this is a very neat and compelling topic! I happen to believe that, given the information you've presented for comparitive analysis, the hypothesis you've generated is quite feasible! Nature has a tendancy to "recycle" concepts within the biodynamics of various ecologies - especially the ones that yield high survival rates. I'm certain that, if Spinosaurus Aegyptiacus was a solid water-going animal, it would have definately learned to at least venture out into the oceans and seas from time to time in order to take advantage of the plethora of prey items therein. I would definately place this within the realm of plausibility! Thank you ever so much for sharing this incredibly interesting notion with us! :)
Sci-Fi King25
MemberAllosaurusDec-15-2014 5:13 PMIt's plausible. Most crocodiles can survive short amounts of time in saltwater.
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Alphadino65
MemberTriceratopsDec-15-2014 5:19 PMYour hypothesis is as good as anyone could make it, and it is a cool idea to think that Spino ventured out to sea every once in a while to feed like a saltwater croc. But I will only say sometimes, because despite its size, there were creatures out there that would make a meal out of Spino. As well, it doesn't look like Spino was a truly fast swimmer, so I doubt a long open-sea voyage was a good option. If and when Spino ventured into saltwater, I guess it was in brackish water. Still shallow enough to be like it's freshwater habitat, but with a high enough salt content.
Lord of the Spinosaurs
MemberCompsognathusDec-15-2014 5:26 PMThanks guys! Alphadino, I don't think there would be many (if any) creatures in the sea that would have odds in there favor against Spinosaurus, the biggest was Kronosaurus I believe, and Kronosaurus was only about 10 meters I believe.
There is no such thing as a pure predator. A meat-eater is eit
Primal King
MemberCompsognathusDec-15-2014 5:34 PM^Even more adapted to water though.
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-Jurassic Apocalypse (by Paden)
Lord of the Spinosaurs
MemberCompsognathusDec-15-2014 5:55 PMTrue, but Spinosaurus could use those claws. Though in reality if the two met (which I am convinced they did) they would probably both avoid each other to prevent injuries.
There is no such thing as a pure predator. A meat-eater is eit
Carnosaur
MemberCompsognathusDec-15-2014 7:22 PMNature doesn't deceive us; it is we who deceive ourselves.
Lord of the Spinosaurs
MemberCompsognathusDec-15-2014 7:58 PM
There is no such thing as a pure predator. A meat-eater is eit
Gigadino
MemberCompsognathusDec-16-2014 5:48 AMI'm agree with that actually. I believe that Spinosaurus went into saltwater and that it had some feathers like penguins.
Mech Rodan
MemberCompsognathusDec-16-2014 6:22 AMWhat an interesting thoery! Never thought about this. Sad I can't see the pictures but I know what you mean by this. Looging at the penguin and the Spino does suggest some salt water travel. If the Spino lived in the sald water is up to disscusion but I wouldn't dismiss the possibility of Spinos migrating during droughts. If there is a drought in Africa, swim over to another island/continent where there isn't a drought.
Carnosaur
MemberCompsognathusDec-16-2014 8:15 AMNature doesn't deceive us; it is we who deceive ourselves.
LeviathanTeratophoneusFerox
MemberCompsognathusDec-16-2014 8:21 PMVery interesting, wouldn't be surprised if it did venture off here and there.
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― M. Crichton, The Lost World
