October 13, 2025Open Access

Fossil Friday grab-bag: bird diverticula, Oklahoma dinos, Tate trip pics, and more

MWMatt WedelCentre National de la Recherche Scientifique

Key Points

The discovery of a very posterior cervical bone indicates the presence of diplodocine sauropods in Oklahoma.
Fossil BYU 12613 likely belongs to either Kaatedocus or Diplodocus, providing insights into dinosaur morphology.
The combination of original fossil findings and 3D prints enhances educational outreach and public engagement.
Notable field activities were highlighted with images from the Tate trip, fostering community interest in paleontology.

Abstract

BYU 12613, a very posterior cervical (probably C14 or C15) of a diplodocine sauropod, probably Kaatedocus or Diplodocus , from Dry Mesa, original fossil and 50% scale 3D print.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/68ec51e642911f61ef8b26e0 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.59350/gqj4a-tw949

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