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How do paleontologists reconstruct Dinosaurs?


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Paleontology:

  1. Paleontology is the study of fossil animals and plants. Paleontologists reconstruct the dinosaurs by:
  2. Using the fossils the anatomy and characteristics of these extinct animals.
  3. Relying on methods like carbon dating technique, to find the age of the specimens.
  4. It is possible to reconstruct the structure of the organisms, via hypothesizing their physique.
  5. Once fossils are prepared and preserved, the bones are assembled and a detailed drawing or reconstruction is made of the skeleton.
  6. Knowledge of dinosaur and animal anatomy helps rebuild the body with muscles, tendons, and skin and so recreate a 'living' dinosaur.

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