'Punk rock' dinosaur with metre-long spikes discovered
Summary
Scientists have found a dinosaur with long spikes on its neck in Morocco. This dinosaur, Spicomellus afer, is the oldest of its kind and may change how we understand the evolution of armoured dinosaurs. It is the first ankylosaur found in Africa, discovered by a local farmer.Key Facts
- A new dinosaur species, Spicomellus afer, was discovered in Morocco.
- The dinosaur had metre-long spikes sticking out from its neck.
- It is the oldest known member of the ankylosaur group of dinosaurs.
- This discovery challenges previous thoughts on how ankylosaurs evolved their armour.
- Scientists estimate the dinosaur was about four metres long and weighed two tonnes.
- It is unique because its spikes were fused directly onto the bone.
- This ankylosaur is the first found in Africa.
- Scientists believe its armour might have been used for display and later for protection.
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