There are six pieces of evidence that prove the dinosaurs are actually breeding. First, a velociraptor egg was found. Secondly, the population graph does not show the three separate batches. Wu says, “It’s a Gaussian distribution. Normal curve” (Crichton, 184). A normal curve would only be apparent if animals were breeding. Grant noticed a sequence between the two dilophosaurs and the differences between them. Grant concludes, “It’s a mating ritual” (Crichton, 320). This is the third piece of evidence. The fourth thing that suggests breeding is the male baby velociraptor. The fifth piece of proof is that amphibian DNA was found in breeding dinosaurs which allowed them to change their sex. Sixth of all, raptor nests were found. Precautions were
The extinction of the dinosaurs, absolutely a thrilling topic. In Steven Gould’s persuasive article he goes into great detail to describe the nature of science and it’s profound nature to help us in the pursuit of knowledge when used correctly. He then begins to describe three scenarios in which could’ve led to the extinction of the dinosaurs in which two while seemingly plausible at first glance are in actuality simply speculation. Thus, just like a good hypothesis using evidence to support his critiques and support of the hypotheses. Which is why I agree with Gould’s statement on how out of the three hypotheses, the extinction of the dinosaurs
In 1980 Horner was awarded the National Science Foundation funding for a fossil hunting expedition. This expedition provided evidence that dinosaurs nested in colonies and that Maiasaura peeblesorum typically laid about 25 eggs in a nest and the hatchlings were about a foot
Sedimentary rocks interpret dinosaur habitats through encased environmental structures of the past. Through sedimentary rocks, paleoecologists’ can examine the arranged formation of sedimentary structures to specify what type of environment the dinosaurs’ lived in. An example of a specific sedimentary rock structure can be seen through formed weathering and ripple marks by how wind and sand formed distinct patterns in the past layered sediment. These arrangements provide interpretations on the structure of the sediment and the habitat of encased fossils, through modern day comparisons
A 68 million-year-old DNA sample retrieved from soft tissue cells found in a recently excavated pregnant Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil has led researchers at North Carolina State University to produce the first fully living dinosaur embryo in millions of years.
[Let me know if you'd rather do actionspam and/or present tense, I don't mind either way! I also play the Yugi on the first page and he's the one that I'm apping this round. I'll probably app her next round though assuming that I enjoy Ryslig's atmosphere and I'm not incredibly busy with work.] [Scenario One] After staring at the pamphlets that she received with a deadpan stare, this strange-looking girl in a gothic lolita outfit proceeded to toss them to the ground without a care in the world. Once she was done littering, she began walking around, trying to figure out where the nearest sweets shop was.
In the small village of Wimbe, a brave Malawian boy used the power of the wind alongside the power of his mind to create a windmill to bring the proper electricity to his village. Even when the odds were against him, he worked to overcome the incessant drought that stirred his family and friends. This boy’s name is William Kamkwamba. At a young age, William was a curious child, always questioning the meaning of seemingly simple concepts. He valued education despite being kicked out of his school for not paying his fees.
There are numerous counts of evidence showing the processes of evolution and how species ultimately evolved over millions of years. One of the most compelling hypotheses behind evolution was presented by Charles Darwin with his study of the Galapagos Islands. His study showing the various different birds and their different evolutions they went through to be able to survive the changes of weather and relocation. The birds he studied had to change in order to survive, or as he simply puts it: “Survival of the Fittest”. Evolution is the changing of past organisms to diversify and have the ability to fit better in their environment and survive. Diving into the dinosaur cladogram, studies have shown that ancient dinosaurs, over hundreds of millions of years ago, evolved into our modern day birds, and not lizards as many suppose. It became apparent that there would not be enough food for a 9 ton dinosaur to consume on a daily basis forever. So evolution occurred and dinosaurs evolved to become more efficient so they could survive more effectively in their
Results showed that clutch temperatures were relatively stable throughout the day, and that certain temperatures were, indeed correlated with observed offspring sexes. Though this study tested the American crocodile, Crocodylus acutus, it provides evidence of a correlation between egg temperature and the resulting sex of offspring. Charruau also presented an important point about global warming possibly posing a threat to the ratio of female to male offspring being produced in the near future, due to the fact that alligator sexing is based solely on environmental temperatures. These disrupted ratios could ultimately lead to the extinction of certain species, which are dependent on this mode of sex
“Sex, Drugs, Disasters, and the Extinction of Dinosaurs” is written by Stephen Jay Gould, professor of geology and zoology at Harvard. This essay is one of more than a hundred articles on evolution, zoology, and paleontology published by Gould in national magazines and journals. It tells about scientific proposals for the extinction of dinosaurs – a confusing but an exciting problem that humanity tries to solve. By analyzing and describing each of the claims for the reptiles’ demise – sex, drugs, and disasters – Gould differentiates bad science from good science and explains what makes some theories silly speculations, while the other, a testable hypothesis.
In “Sex, Drugs, Disasters and Extinction of Dinosaurs”, Stephen Jay Gould believes that the ridicule assertion inspired by current events can often lead to well idealized, experimental, and promising discoveries. Stephen Jay Gould is employed at Harvard University in the faculty of science portraying his knowledge as a professor. Evidently, He publishes various writings and further demonstrate his research and studies on the basis of science. Gould uses three different theories such as of how scientists assumed the dinosaurs became extinct. Firstly, he states Cowles’ idea of testes dying amongst male dinosaurs, due to the high temperature fluctuations. The highly heated body must have killed off the testes making them unable to reproduce will
Throughout the scientific article there are many examples of factors that decrease the reliability of the article ‘did humans and dinosaurs co-exist’? Dr Manfred E. Kober has no degree or speciality in the evolution of Homo Genus, instead he specialises in theology with Th.M. and Th.D. degrees. This subsequently lowers his reliability as a source because he is a Theologist who believes in the theory of creation. His views may present bias as he is from the perspective that evolution does not exist – such beliefs go against the mainstream scientific views commonly accepted today. He also states that Homo Habilis and Homo erectus “Lived side by side about 1.5 million years ago in parts of Kenya’. There is no evidence that Homo Habilis
Edgar Allan Poe was an American gothic literature writer, best known for his stories of mystery and horror. In his rough forty years, which included marrying his cousin, arguments with other known writers, Poe introduced original British Horror and the Gothic genre to American literature. 'The Masque of the Red Death' introduced a creepy and bloody version of gothic storytelling during the industrial revolution. While gothic literature is largely known for establishing horror, death and at times romance is a dark setting, Poe's work was particularly focused on dreamlike settings and stories, inevitably becoming a bloody nightmare.
Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton demonstrated many dinosaur characteristics and behaviors. The dinosaurs were fictionally characterized to appeal to the readers. By examining the dinosaur’s appearance and behaviors of dinosaurs such as the duckbilled dinosaur, velociraptor, hypsilophodontids, dilophosaurs, Triceratops, apatosaurs, Tyrannosaurus rex, stegosaurs, and maiasaurs distinguished whether the evidence existed in the field of paleontology. The behaviors and characteristics of the dinosaur are divided into three factors as behaviors that were supported, not supported, and no evidence to support or refute the behavior.
lithographica trotting across the tropical floor was dubious due to the hind wings it possessed, therefore leaving the ground up hypothesis refuted. The factor of metabolism ultimately dictates the prospect of flight. Numerous amounts of scientists theorize that dinosaurs (theropods in particular) were endothermic because of much evidence found in fossils and the locations of those fossils. First, dinosaurs had very sophisticated and upright bone structures, components that show in modern mammals, not reptiles. Dinosaurs (generally small theropods) had a bustling lifestyle. Strictly speaking, in order to be active in the ecosystem, dinosaurs would have to be warm-blooded. If they were not, these antediluvian Sauropsida would almost certainly devote copious amounts of time basking in the sun to keep their body temperatures regulated. Likewise, dinosaurs have been found in arctic regions, a climate that cold-blooded organisms would not expectedly populate. The virtual definition of a dinosaur comprises of reduced forelimbs attached to the posteroventral glenoid and open acetabulum with a supra-acetabular shelf. The latter of which was dematerializing in more recent protoave
It is widely accepted by most Paleontologist that all dinosaurs laid eggs. However, when it comes to how they cared for them and what the eggs looked like there is extremely large variety between different species. Being able to understand the differences in dinosaur eggs will lead to a better understanding of the reproduction of individual dinosaur species. The eggs themselves had to contain distinct characteristics as to give the offspring the best chance of survival. The shell of the egg needs to provide calcium to the developing skeleton, but be able to allow for gases to easily without affecting its hatching. This was achieved through pores on the surface of the shell (Horner and John 2000). As with all features the thickness was