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excerpted part of a previous discussion from the Dino List (Sep. 2, 1998): My opinion is based on historical perspective of past reconstructions. I think that some of the hadrosaurs with long necks (especially in comparison to the skull size) and those sigmoid neck curves seem to look better with the thinner neck (not necessarily as thin as some of us older folks are used to :-) ). I say better because the shape is more in proportion with the rest of the body and skull, and allows more freedom of movement for these longer necked creatures. Whereas the shorter-necked (again in proportion to the skull and the rest of the body) animals look fine with the thicker, more muscled neck. I'm wondering if it is possible for there to be 2 morphs for hadrosaurian necks? I'm not saying there has to be – just wondering because it seems to fit available data.<< What are the short necked hadrosaurs and what are the long necked ones? Thanks for your reply. Allan Edels The two Mummifed Edmontosaurs have what may be considered a
neck that is in between the two types you suggest. Tracy L. Ford P. O. Box 1171 Poway Ca 92074 |