United KingdomA study led by Assistant Professor Ryuji Takasaki from Okayama University of Science proposes a new hypothesis about the evolution of dinosaur digestive systems by analyzing gastroliths, stones found in dinosaur abdominal cavities. The research team examined the wear patterns on these stones, comparing them to modern animals like birds and crocodiles. They found that herbivorous dinosaurs likely used muscular stomachs to grind plant material, similar to modern birds, while carnivorous dinosaurs had less-abraded gastroliths due to less muscular stomachs. The study highlights that different dinosaur groups developed unique digestive strategies, ranging from chewing to fermentation, based on their diets and anatomical features.
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