New Dinosaur Species Discovered in China
Paleontologists have unveiled Huashanosaurus qini, a 12-meter-long dinosaur from the Jurassic period in China.
Why it matters
- Adds to understanding of eusauropod dinosaur evolution.
- Highlights diversity of life in Jurassic period China.
By the numbers
- Dinosaur length: 12 m (39 feet).
- Lived 200-162 million years ago.
- Two specimens found.
The big picture
- Discovery provides insights into evolutionary radiation of eusauropod dinosaurs.
- Shows the diversity of life during the Jurassic period in China.
What they're saying
- Commenter speculates huge neck may have been for eating tall trees.
- Humorous comment about the title making it seem like a new dinosaur model is being released.
Caveats
- More details might be available as fullness score is 0.8.
What’s next
- Further research on evolutionary significance.
- Potential for more fossil discoveries.