In 2008, researchers analyzed samples of protein preserved in T - rex bone, and came to the conclusion that the dinosaurs were closely related to
modern ostriches.
They found that a protein sequence in Schweitzer's data reported to be unique to dinosaurs actually matches a sequence from
modern ostriches.
The fossils discussed in the paper are of dinosaurs of the species Ornithomimus edmontonicus, which means they looked something like
modern ostriches, and are theropods — bipedal and carnivorous — as are most of the feathered dinosaurs already known to science.
Not exact matches
Ornithomimosaurs, which translates as «bird - mimic lizards,» are sometimes called
ostrich dinosaurs for their faint resemblance to those
modern birds.
Now, palaeontologists have taken another look and found it is
ostrich, thanks to some
modern contamination.
In the two and a half seasons I worked with him he managed to take me from being an overweight, un-mobile Tight Head Prop with very poor functional strength to the
modern day rugby player where I can run with the elegance and stride of an
Ostrich and move with balance of a cat.
These
modern monk straps feature embossed
ostrich leather on the cap toes and a double - buckle strap.Calf and
ostrich leather uppers.Tapered cap toe.Monk strap with two buckles.Slip on.Cushioned insole.Leather outsole.Imported
The Feather Lamp, Edition piece by A
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ostrich feather foliage, the Feather Lamp takes centre stage in any luxury setting and delivers the ultimate Midas touch to Hollywood Regency decors.
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Ostrich feather lamp in Black, # 3,999, A
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Several of my blog friends have done stunning wallpaper projects: Emily's
ostrich bathroom, Amber's floral accent wall, Kelly's floral closet, Katja's textured entry, Anu's
modern entry (and way more that my pregnancy brain is struggling to remember).