A team of scientists has identified in Isla de White new kind of dinosaur What stands out with a “bright candle” on the back and tail, characteristic that it probably used to attract a couple or intimidation of its competitors.
The conclusion was made by Dr. Jeremy Lokwood, doctoral student at Portsmut University and the Museum of Natural Sciences. Stones dated 125 million years ago dubbed as Istioracis macarututuraeThe combination of “candles” and tribute to Ellen Macartur, who in 2005 won the world record of the world to swim alone. The search is associated with Opening two years ago with vectixta barrettiThe reptile giant belongs to the Anilsaridas family, which was also discovered on the island of Wait.
As published The GuardianSo far, it was believed that the remnants belonged to one of two types of Iguanodontes already fixed in Isla de WhiteBut a detailed analysis showed differently. Lockwood compared the bones with a similar fossil base and found that they had unusually long neurons.
Function associated with courtship
Scientists believe that a candle Istioracis macarututurae He served mainly as a court of courtship. In modern reptiles, these structures are usually more visible in men, enhancing the hypothesis that their function was to attract couples or scare away competitors.
“Evolution sometimes contributes to extravagant practically,” Lockwood said in the assembled statements The Guardian. “In this case, most likely, the candle will act as an element of sexual alarm.”
The importance of finding
Professor Susana Servant, from the Natural Museum, emphasized the relevance of the study in a few words that the English newspaper collects: Isla de White. This discovery emphasizes the importance of collections such as dinosaurs, where the remains are preserved and can be reinterpreted in the light of new research. “
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