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Scott D. Sampson is a Canadian-American paleontologist and science communicator recognized for his research on Late Cretaceous dinosaurs, particularly the ceratopsians of North America. He co-named the bizarre predatory dinosaur *Masiakasaurus knopfleri* in 2001 based on fossils discovered in Madagascar. Beyond academic research, he is known to the public for serving as the host of the PBS children's television series *Dinosaur Train*.
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What dinosaurs did Scott D. Sampson study?
Scott D. Sampson is known for research on Late Cretaceous dinosaurs, especially ceratopsians from North America. Ceratopsians include horned dinosaurs related to Triceratops.
What is Masiakasaurus knopfleri?
Masiakasaurus knopfleri is a bizarre predatory dinosaur that Sampson co-named in 2001. Its species name refers to musician Mark Knopfler.
What kind of scientist is Scott D. Sampson?
Sampson is a Canadian-American paleontologist and science communicator. His work combines fossil research with public explanation of dinosaur evolution.
Why is Scott Sampson associated with the Late Cretaceous?
His research focuses on dinosaurs that lived during the Late Cretaceous, including North American ceratopsians. That period ended with the mass extinction about 66 million years ago.
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