How Dysalotosaurus the Dinosaur Grew and Developed

What can dinosaur fossils tell us about how a dinosaur grew up? Dysalotosaurus research offers clues from its brain, teeth and bones, including evidence of possible viral infection.

Dysalotosaurus lived during the Late Jurassic in what is now Tanzania. Thousands of its fossils have helped researchers study how this small, two-legged herbivore changed as it matured. We explore research comparing the brains and inner ears of juvenile and adult Dysalotosaurus using CT scans and 3D imaging. The findings show how hearing and cognitive processes changed with age, while differences in teeth raise questions about what young Dysalotosaurus ate.

We also look at research suggesting that some Dysalotosaurus bones show signs of a viral infection, potentially providing very early evidence of viral disease. Its fossils offer a rare opportunity to study growth across different ages, although some questions about its development still need more research.

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