The first occurrence of an avian-style respiratory infection in a non-avian dinosaur
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Published in Scientific Reports · View the paper (DOI)
Researchers discovered abnormal bone growths in a 150-million-year-old diplodocid dinosaur, suggesting an avian-style respiratory infection. The infection likely caused symptoms like coughing, trouble breathing, and fever, potentially leading to the animal's death.
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