Sauropod neural canals are weird, part 1: when the neural arch, um, isn't one

Key Points

• Interesting findings reveal unexpected features of neural canals in sauropods, altering our understanding of their anatomy.
• The discussed specimen, a dorsal vertebra of Camarasaurus, shows an unexpected configuration, highlighting the diversity in sauropod morphology.
• The focus is on the neural arch and its variations, which may have implications for the understanding of sauropod evolution.
• This examination suggests that the neural architecture in some sauropods is more complex than previously acknowledged.