Dinosaur Bone Histology
https://www.smm.org/visit/dinosaurs

Kristi Curry-Rogers, Science Museum of Minnesota

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The internal architecture of fossilized bones records the entire history of growth throughout the life of the individual, and provides important clues to the growth rates, longevities, and growth strategies of dinosaurs. This web site from the Science Museum of Minnesota provides explanations and images of different thin section slices through dinosaur bone, as well as links to summaries of research presentations.

This resource is referenced here:

• Integrating Research and Education:Advances in Paleontology: Hot Topics: Histology, Evo-Devo and Biomolecules

Subject: Geoscience:Paleontology:Development/Growth and Form/Morphometrics
Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work
Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:Paleontology