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Mathew J. Wedel is an American vertebrate paleontologist and anatomist whose research focuses on sauropod dinosaurs, particularly their vertebrae, respiratory anatomy, and skeletal pneumaticity. He is affiliated with Western University of Health Sciences, where his anatomical work connects fossil interpretation with comparative studies of living animals. Wedel was among the researchers who described Sauroposeidon and also writes about sauropod science through the collaborative blog Sauropod Vertebra Picture of the Week.
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What is paleontologist Mathew Wedel known for?
He is an American vertebrate paleontologist and anatomist whose research centers on sauropod dinosaurs, especially their vertebrae, respiratory anatomy, and skeletal pneumaticity. He is also a co-author of SV-POW! (Sauropod Vertebra Picture of the Week), a well-known paleontology blog.
Where does Mathew Wedel work?
He is affiliated with Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California. His anatomical work with human cadavers there runs alongside his dinosaur research.
Which dinosaurs has Wedel helped name?
He was part of the team that named the giant sauropod Sauroposeidon proteles from Oklahoma fossils in 2000, with vertebrae among the tallest known. In 2011 he also co-described Brontomerus mcintoshi with Mike Taylor and Darren Naish.
What is SV-POW! and who writes it?
SV-POW! stands for 'Sauropod Vertebra Picture of the Week,' a blog devoted to the vertebrae of long-necked dinosaurs and related anatomy. It is co-written by Mathew Wedel, Mike P. Taylor, and Darren Naish, making Wedel's research accessible to a broad audience.
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