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T.Rex Intelligence: Debunking the Myth

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What is key assumption in Herculano-Houzel's argument that has been criticized by other scientists?

The brains of many dinosaurs were very densely packed with neurons
T. rex had enough intelligence to use tools
Theropod brains had in excess of three billion neurons
Comparing theropods to birds in the analysis (correct)

What is the main reason why the scientists contest Herculano-Houzel's assumption about the brains of many dinosaurs?

They were not accurately predicted by the existing data
They were not warm-blooded
They were not densely packed with neurons (correct)
They were not capable of complex behaviors

What is the position informed by comparative anatomical data, according to the introduction of the paper?

Consensus of crocodile-like cognition in theropods (correct)
Consensus of bird-like cognition in theropods
Consensus of lizard-like cognition in theropods
Consensus of mammal-like cognition in theropods

In order to more accurately predict metabolism and life history traits in fossil animals, some scientists advocate?

Considering other lines of evidence (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the conclusion that Herculano-Houzel's paper suggests about T. rex?

T. rex had enough intelligence to use tools (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the criticism of Herculano-Houzel's paper according to Dr. Darren Naish?

T. rex was more like a smart, giant lizard (D) Signup and view all the answers

The primary focus of Dr. Suzana Herculano-Houzel's work is...

Comparative neuroanatomy of dinosaurs and other animals (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the journal that published Dr. Herculano-Houzel's paper on theropod intelligence?

The Journal of Comparative Neurology (C) Signup and view all the answers

The main argument of Dr. Herculano-Houzel's work on T.Rex intelligence is that?

T.Rex was capable of using tools but not as intelligent as primates (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the replica of a Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton mentioned in the article?

Stan (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the article, what is the common misconception about T.Rex intelligence?

T.Rex was a stupid killing machine (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the clade of dinosaurs that includes Allosauruses, Spinosauruses, and Giganotosauruses?

Theropods (B) Signup and view all the answers

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