Here’s a Diplodocus clay model I’ve made, inspired by this recent paper on the discovery of fossilized melanosomes preserved in some skin impressions from a few juvenile specimens of this sauropod which came out more than 10 days ago: https://royalsocietypublishing.org/rsos/article/12/12/251232/364075/Fossilized-melanosomes-reveal-colour-patterning-of
Abstract. Integumentary fossils have improved understanding of dinosaur physiology, appearance and ecological niches. Fossil melanin and fos












