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Q What kind of fossils were used to estimate the size of Argentinosaurus?

What kind of fossils were used to estimate the size of Argentinosaurus?
  • A A complete skeleton
  • B Fragmentary fossils, including vertebrae and limb bones
  • C Footprints alone

B Fragmentary fossils, including vertebrae and limb bones

Only a limited number of Argentinosaurus fossils have been discovered, including parts of the vertebral column, limb bones, ribs, and sacrum.
By comparing and analyzing these bones alongside fossils from closely related species, scientists have estimated the dinosaur’s total length and body weight.

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