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Semi-protected edit request on 18 April 2024

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The image titled "Holotype of Nanotyrannus lancensis, now interpreted as a juvenile Tyrannosaurus" is not of the holotype, but a cast of the holotype. The caption also implies that this specimen has been definitively interpreted as a juvenile despite ongoing debate. The debate is discussed in the main article text. I would suggest that the image caption be changed to "Cast of CMNH 7541, the holotype of Nanotyrannus lancensis, sometimes interpreted as a juvenile Tyrannosaurus." Geckologist (talk) 14:32, 18 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Done Charliehdb (talk) 12:19, 20 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

pre-print cite?

" In a subsequent paper awaiting publication, Paul maintained ... " ref 84 -- I thought the agreement above was not to use pre-prints? 2603:6080:21F0:6000:7DFA:6CB7:3E68:895D (talk) 22:20, 30 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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Some of the T Rex measurements are outdated and I would like to fix them. The T Rex weight measurements have been changed since Wikipedias last edit. New larger T Rex specimens have been discovered. Tom Friedman (talk) 15:43, 21 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. RudolfRed (talk) 18:06, 21 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Ornithomimus Grandis?

Fossil material belonging to Tyrannosaurus that was found in eastern Wyoming in the 1890’s and described in 1896 by Marsh. He thought it belonged to Ornithomimus and named it “Ornithomimus grandis”. Should that be a synonym of Tyrannosaurus, Deinodon, or just not one at all? Smilus32 (talk) 16:10, 4 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

The citation is Marsh (1890) but recent literature considers it similarly to Manospondylys gigas. Lythronaxargestes (talk | contribs) 16:32, 4 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]