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rex

[reks, reks] / rɛks, rɛks /


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Other famous mosasaur fossils previously identified as T. proriger are now being reassigned to T. rex.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

Beyond its enormous size, researchers believe Tylosaurus rex was built for strength and aggression.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

Researchers chose the name Tylosaurus rex as a tribute to paleontologist John Thurmond.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

A new type of giant long-necked dinosaur, twice the size of a tyrannosaurus rex, has been identified up by scientists from remains dug up in Thailand.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

If it is a dinosaur, I sure hope it’s a vegetarian like Triceratops and not a meat-eater like T. rex!

From "Dragons in a Bag" by Zetta Elliott




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