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Microfossils of the Lance Formation, Including the Rare Dinosaur Pectinodon

Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology via YouTube

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Explore a fascinating paleontological lecture that delves into a newly discovered microsite within Wyoming's Lance Formation, featuring an unprecedented concentration of the rare troodontid dinosaur Pectinodon. Learn how microfossils serve as crucial tools for understanding ancient habitats and ecosystems where dinosaurs once thrived. Join Alessandro Franchini from Southwestern Adventist University as he examines the preservation conditions and smaller fauna found at this significant site, offering valuable insights into the paleoenvironment and the unusual abundance of this elusive dinosaur species.

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Microfossils of the Lance Formation, Including the Rare Dinosaur Pectinodon

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Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology

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