Baby Sauropods Were the Potato Chips of the Jurassic Era
Nautilus • 2/2/2026 – 2/3/2026
Summary
Baby sauropods were likened to potato chips in the Jurassic era, suggesting that they were abundant and perhaps not highly valued in their ecosystem. The description states that "life was cheap in this ecosystem."
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