Explore the fascinating world of dinosaur growth in this 44-minute lecture. Discover how paleontologists determine the age and growth rates of these ancient creatures, and learn about the groundbreaking research that has shed light on their life histories. Examine the evolution of dinosaur size, from early members to the rise of titans, and investigate the factors that contributed to their incredible growth. Delve into comparative studies of tyrannosaurids and other dinosaur species, gaining insights into how these animals developed over time. Uncover the secrets behind the emergence of giant sauropods and the adaptations that allowed them to reach such massive proportions. By the end of this talk, gain a comprehensive understanding of dinosaur ontogeny and its implications for our knowledge of these remarkable prehistoric animals.
Overview
Syllabus
Growth (or Ontogeny) Thomas Evans
How fast did dinosaurs grow?
Telling age in dinosaurs
Erickson et al. 2004
Erickson et al 2001
So where do Dinosaurs sit?
Gigantism and comparative life-history parameters of tyrannosaurid dinosaurs
Follow up to previous work
How fast is that?
Other findings
And more findings
Rise of the Titans
Panphagia protos
Early members
Building bulk
Rise of the Giants
Tazoudasaurus sp.
So how did they get so big?
Taught by
Thomas Evans
