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Yet another dino named "rex"

Adam Khor · 2014-09-30 18:35:39

T-Rex should really Sue paleontologists already... This is a rather nondescript, kritosaur-like dino. http://www.sci-news.com/paleontology/science-rhinorex-condrupus-new-herbivorous-dinosaur-utah-02158.html

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Adam Khor

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T-Rex should really Sue paleontologists already...

This is a rather nondescript, kritosaur-like dino.

http://www.sci-news.com/paleontology/science-rhinorex-condrupus-new-herbivorous-dinosaur-utah-02158.html

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#2 08-10-2014 12:44am

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They use the suffix rex now just to try and make a discovery sound awesome. They don't seem to realise ALL new discoveries are awesome without using theatrical name tricks.

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#3 08-10-2014 12:45am

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Surely in the interests of balance a Regina?

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#4 08-10-2014 12:47am

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Manach wrote: »

Surely in the interests of balance a Regina?

Or an Impiritor

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