New species of dinosaur related to Tyrannosaurus rex discovered on the Isle of Wight

A new study conducted by Palaeontologists at University of Southampton suggests that four bones found on Isle of Wight belong to a new species of ropod disaur, same family as Tyransaurus rex and modern-day birds.  newly discovered disaur, which has been named Vectaerovenator ipinatus, lived in Cretaceous period, 115 million years ago, and is estimated to have been up to four metres long. name of disaur refers to large air s found in bones, which is one of traits that helped scientists recognize its ropod origins.

se bones, discovered last year on foreshore at Shanklin, are from neck, back and tail of new disaur.  air sacs, also seen in modern birds, were extensions of lung and likely helped fuel an efficient breathing system while also making skeleton lighter.

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fossils of species of disaur-era were discovered in three separate studies in 2019, two by individuals and one by a family group, who all handed in ir finds to Disaur Isle Museum at Sandown, where y are being displayed. Robin Ward, a regular fossil hunter was visiting Isle of Wight with his family when y me ir discovery.  

Speaking about discovery, Ward reportedly said that joy of finding bones y found was absolutely fantastic. James Lockyer, from Spalding, Lincolnshire, also visited island when he discovered ar of bones. Speaking of finding, Lockyer reportedly said that it looked different from marine reptile vertebrae that he has seen in past.

He also ded that he was searching a particular spot at Shanklin and was informed that he wouldn’t find much re. However, Lockyer said that he always makes sure to search or areas that or people don’t. Paul Farrell, from Ryde, who also me discovery, reportedly said that he was walking along beach, and came across what looked like a bone from a disaur. He ded that he was really shocked to find out it could be a new species.

Researchers suggest that disaur h delicate skeleton 

Chris Barker, who led study, reportedly said that y were struck by just how hollow this animal was - it's riddled with air s. He also ded that parts of its skeleton must have been delicate. Expressing happiness over new discovery, Barker also ded that record of ropod disaurs from mid Cretaceous period isn't that great, so it's been really exciting to be able to increase ir understanding of diversity of disaur species.  scientific study confirmed that discoveries are likely to be from same individual disaur, with exact location and timing of findings ded to this belief. findings will be published in journal Papers in Palaeontology.

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