Thermal Dorsal (IMAGE)

University of Missouri-Columbia

Thermal Dorsal

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A graphic thermal image of a T. rex skull. MU study suggests blood vessels acted as an internal thermostat on a T. rex, much like alligators have today for body temperature control.

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Illustration courtesy of Brian Engh.

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