Gastrolith Wear Patterns: Unlocking Evolutionary Secrets
According to a study published in the international journal Paleobiology, dinosaur evolution into birds was driven primarily by a shift in digestive mechanics rather than just feathers and wings. Research led by Professor Ryuji Takasaki of the Department of Dinosaur Studies at Okayama University of Science demonstrates that toothless dinosaurs developed rounded, worn stomach stones—known … Read more