r/Naturewasmetal • u/Hopeful_Lychee_9691 • 7d ago

T.rex vs Spinosaurus aegyptiacus by ddinodan_

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ddinodan_ presents a striking comparison between the famous Spinosaurus aegyptiacus and the newly discovered Tylosaurus rex. The artist playfully notes that Tylosaurus rex and Tyrannosaurus rex share the same mythical acronym: "T. rex".

Beyond the joke, the superimposition of the two images is superb and highlights the immense size of this mosasaurid compared to one of the largest carnivorous theropods. Obviously, they never crossed paths (and fortunately for Spinosaurus, given the size of Tylosaurus's jaws). A great way to celebrate this new discovery with humor.

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u/Mindless_Scratch_615 7d ago edited 5d ago

They said Spinosaurus had an advantage in water but now he’s equally screwed /j

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u/New_Boysenberry_9250 6d ago edited 5d ago

I mean, Spinosaurus and Tylosaurus were of comparable length but they also would never have met, due to inhabiting different biomes and different time periods.

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u/Prestigious_Prior684 5d ago

I keep trying to say this people, Spinosaurus from some of the biggest specimens was a 50 nearly 60ft animal. Add that to the fact we just discovered a 2nd species of Spinosaurus, S. Mirabilis that could easily yield larger specimens over time. The fact is, Spinosaurus like Carcharodontosaurus and Giga have a much smaller specimen pool than say T rex or Allosaurus. This means that we clearly don’t know how big these theropods could have gotten but we know they were getting big. I dont get caught up in the comedic sometimes juvenile comparisons between the megatheropods because honestly speaking, no matter how it was built I have no doubt Spinosaurus would have been a very strong durable and powerful animal in life.

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u/New_Boysenberry_9250 5d ago

Spinosaurus did not reach 60 feet, those are outdated, high-end estimates. It reaching 50 feet are high-end estimates now.

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u/Prestigious_Prior684 5d ago

“Nearly” not “did” thats why I said a 50 nearly 60ft animal. I have no doubt they could have gotten that big we dont have enough. And the key word u used is “now” just like a few years ago it was supposedly around 40 feet or so. “Now” its supposedly larger, there just isn’t enough fossil material for you to be so sure. 60ft, 50ft regardless is that this comparison is with a smaller animal definitely not a fully grown specimen which would have matched this Mosasaur in length

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u/New_Boysenberry_9250 5d ago

Bro, we work with the material we have. You argument amounts to little more than nothingburger speculation.

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u/Prestigious_Prior684 5d ago

What was the point of that statement? Its not even an argument I’m agreeing with you that this comparison is with a smaller animal. Seriously please re read what u typed

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u/Knirb_ 7d ago

That was against a different T.rex