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Kenneth Lacovara is an American paleontologist and geologist known for discovering and leading the study of Dreadnoughtus schrani, a titanosaurian sauropod dinosaur from southern Patagonia. His team announced the dinosaur in 2014 after excavating an unusually substantial fossil skeleton. His work has connected field excavation, dinosaur anatomy, and the interpretation of large-bodied Cretaceous sauropods.
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What dinosaur is Kenneth Lacovara known for discovering?
Kenneth Lacovara led the discovery and study of Dreadnoughtus schrani. It is a titanosaurian sauropod from southern Patagonia.
When was Dreadnoughtus schrani announced?
Lacovara's team announced the dinosaur in 2014. The fossil was notable for being unusually substantial and well represented.
What does Kenneth Lacovara study?
He is an American paleontologist and geologist who studies dinosaurs and fossil vertebrates. His work includes the excavation and analysis of large sauropods.
Where was Dreadnoughtus found?
Dreadnoughtus schrani was found in southern Patagonia. Patagonia is a major source of important South American dinosaur fossils.
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