Megaraptorids are known for somewhat small but sharp teeth, air-filled bones, and powerful forelimbs with enormous claws. These dinosaurs have mostly been found in southern continents.
The fossil remains were found during a dig in 2014 and the discovery was presented by researchers from the Paleontology Museum of the Benemérita Escuela Normal Superior de Coahuila.
The seized fossils include teeth from extinct marine reptiles like mosasaurus and zarafasaura oceanis.
The tissues of the MH7 fossil were so precisely preserved that researchers could study individual skin cells. In some samples, they could even visualize skin cell nuclei under the microscope.
Researchers discover preserved collagen in Edmontosaurus fossil from Hell Creek Formation.
A recently analyzed near-complete fossil skull found in Antarctica has revealed Vegavis iaai to be the oldest known modern bird, according to a study published in Nature.
The young pterosaur likely had a wingspan of about 6.5 feet, and if it had survived to adulthood, its wingspan could have reached up to 33 feet.
Until now, the largest known hadrosaurid skeleton belonged to Shantungosaurus, discovered in Shandong province, China, which reached 16 meters in length.
The vanes on early pterosaur tails were supported by criss-crossing fibers and tube-like structures, providing stability and direction during flight.
Lost Fossils Found in Old Photos Reveal New Giant Horned Dinosaur from Egypt.
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