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Marginocephalia with Sound

Offered By: Thomas Evans via YouTube

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Course Description

Overview

Explore the fascinating world of Pachycephalosauria and their ecology in this 43-minute lecture. Delve into the evolutionary history of these unique dinosaurs, examining their place in the dinosaur family tree and their relationship to other Cerapoda. Investigate the geographical distribution of Marginocephalia and gain insights into their feeding habits and dietary preferences. Analyze the brain structure of these creatures and focus on their most distinctive feature: their heads. Examine the bone structure of Pachycephalosauria skulls, discuss the challenges associated with studying their cranial anatomy, and learn about the various modifications observed in different species. Conclude with additional intriguing facts about these remarkable prehistoric animals.

Syllabus

Intro
Our place in the Dinosaur tree
Cerapoda
Marginocephalia
Distribution
Feeding and Food
Brains
Talking about heads....
Bone Structure
The Problem With Heads...
Modifications
In any case
One more thing


Taught by

Thomas Evans

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