New Species Discovered in Ornithomimidae

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New genus and species within Ornithomimidae dinosaur family identified in Mexico

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A team of geologists, paleontologists, and climate scientists from Mexico , the U.S. , and Spain has identified a new genus and species within the Ornithomimidae family.

The team was able to show that it was from approximately 73 million years ago — they named it Mexidracon longimanus.

The dinosaur had extremely long metacarpals, which meant it had a palm longer than its entire upper arm.

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