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/YourPizzaBoi 7d ago

Unless I’m missing something, this image depicts T. rex as significantly larger than it’s actually estimated to be. It was still a massive and impressive animal, but it wasn’t 60-70 feet long, was it?

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u/New_Boysenberry_9250 6d ago

Exactly, the artist didn't depict the largest Spinosaurus specimen, which would have been the same length or slightly longer than the biggest Tylosaurus.

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u/AchyParts_07 7d ago

It's just that the spino is smaller