Re: dinosaurs did eat grass

[Tim Williams <twilliams_alpha@hotmail.com>]

Michael Mortimer wrote:

> Interestingly, "Titanosaurus" rahioliensis seems to be rebbachisaurid, 
> based on the asymmetrical enamel thickness (Wilson and Upchurch, 2003).

It is true that the teeth of _Nigersaurus_ show uneven enamel thickness, 
with one side of each tooth showing thicker enamel than the other, as in 
ornithischians (cerapodons).  I wonder if this character is a consequence of 
the sauropod's diet, specifically the abrasive nature of the plant material 
being processed.

David Marjanovic wrote:

> *"Titanosaurus" rahioliensis* a rebbachisaurid? ROTFL! What an insider 
> joke! :-D

I don't get the joke either.  What could prompt you to ROTFL?  Speaking of 
grass... are you perhaps smoking a little too much of it?  :-)

Cheers

Tim