Stomach stone hypothesis sheds light on the evolution of dinosaur digestive systems

Stomach stone hypothesis sheds light on the evolution of dinosaur digestive systems. An international research team led by Assistant Professor Ryuji Takasaki of the Faculty of Biosphere-Geosphere Science at Okayama University of Science has published a paper proposing a new hypothesis on the evolutionary history of dinosaur digestive systems by focusing on gastroliths—stones found within dinosaur abdominal cavities.

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Trechos de apoio da pauta: An international research team led by Assistant Professor Ryuji Takasaki of the Faculty of Biosphere-Geosphere Science at Okayama University of Science has published a paper proposing a new hypothesis on the evolutionary history of dinosaur digestive systems by focusing on gastroliths—stones found within dinosaur abdominal cavities. By examining the degree of wear on these gastroliths, the team sheds light on dinosaur digestion strategies.

• Ponto de atenção: stomach.
• Ponto de atenção: stone.
• Ponto de atenção: hypothesis.

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