I think I need to discuss a paleomeme trend in sauropod integument that has persisted for a little too long. Sauropod skin is often made overly simplistic in paleo art, despite there being rigorous evidence against such interpretations. A 🧵 1/11
most species bare their teeth as a threat, as a display of aggression, of leadership / it is a reminder that these clenched jaws can and will open your wielding throat / i want you to think of this the next time i smile.