References / paperBiostratinomic alterations of an Edmontosaurus “mummy” reveal a pathway for soft tissue preservation without invoking “exceptional conditions”
Drumheller, S.K.; Boyd, C.A.; Barnes, B.M.; Householder, M.L.
Year2022
Source roleprimary-study
DOI / ID10.1371/journal.pone.0275240
Fitness and scope
taxonomy · topology · range · morphology · ecology · geochronology · methods · event-mechanism
NDGS 2000, CT data, trace measurements and sediment samples support a case-specific taphonomic model.
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event-mechanism · mediumNDGS 2000 directly preserves skin draped over bones, punctures, hook scores and CT-visible manus anatomy; scavenging-assisted deflation, desiccation and burial form a taphonomic pathway inferred for this carcass, not a universal recipe for dinosaur skin preservation.
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