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David Weishampel is an American paleontologist known for extensive research on ornithischian dinosaurs. He also co-edited The Dinosauria, a comprehensive academic text that brings together research on dinosaur classification, anatomy, evolution, and related subjects. His work is relevant to researchers, students, and serious readers seeking a reference-based understanding of dinosaur evolution, including the study of hadrosaurs and other Cretaceous ornithischians.
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What dinosaurs does David Weishampel study?
David Weishampel is an American paleontologist known especially for research on ornithischian dinosaurs. Ornithischian groups include hadrosaurs, ceratopsians, and stegosaurs.
What is The Dinosauria?
The Dinosauria is a major academic reference covering dinosaur classification, anatomy, evolution, and related subjects. David Weishampel co-edited it with Peter Dodson and Halszka Osmólska.
When were the major editions of The Dinosauria published?
The first edition appeared in 1990, followed by a substantially expanded second edition in 2004. Weishampel was involved in both landmark reference volumes.
Is The Dinosauria a popular dinosaur book or an academic reference?
It is an academic reference assembled from specialist contributions rather than a simple introductory picture book. Its editors, including David Weishampel, brought together research on many dinosaur groups and scientific questions.
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