Sentences with phrase «very small nostrils»

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The researchers were able to see signs of watery adaptation not seen in other dinosaurs: a small nostril located far back on the head, apparently to limit water intake; relatively long forelimbs; big flat feet suitable for paddling as well as walking on muddy ground; and very dense limb bones, which would have allowed Spinosaurus to submerge itself rather than float at the surface.

This is not a metaphor, it is a simile, which means that it really did look like there were two very small mice hiding in his nostrils, and if you make a picture in your head of a man with two very small mice hiding in his nostrils you will know what the police inspector looked like.

In addition, a lack of underlying nasal bones also causes the nostrils to be come very narrow appearing like small slits instead of open holes.

In addition, a lack of underlying nasal bones also causes the nostrils to become very narrow, appearing like small slits instead of open holes.