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A Makeover for an Old Friend.

Authors :
Perkins, Sid
Source :
Science News. 11/04/2000, Vol. 158 Issue 19, p300. 3p. 6 Color Photographs.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Discusses work done on the Smithsonian Institution's Triceratops exhibit in Washington D.C. Decision to take apart the dinosaur skeleton in order to strengthen the bones; Formation of the skeleton from bones of several different Triceratops; Use of digital imaging to better understand how the dinosaur stood and moved; Reassemblage of the dinosaur using plaster casts which will more accurately display what the living dinosaur looked like.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00368423
Volume :
158
Issue :
19
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Science News
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
3728121
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2307/4018754