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Diplodocus, Long Thought Exclusively American, Turns Up in Spain
Summary
Paleontologists identified the first confirmed *Diplodocus* fossils outside North America, found in Spain. This discovery provides strong evidence for intercontinental dinosaur dispersal between North America and Europe via temporary land bridges during the Late Jurassic period.
- First confirmed *Diplodocus* fossils found outside North America were identified in Spain.
- The Spanish *Diplodocus* was a 25m long relative of *Diplodocus hallorum*.
- Discovery supports intercontinental dinosaur movement between North America and Europe.
- Dispersal likely occurred via temporary land bridges across the proto-Atlantic Ocean.
This discovery significantly advances understanding of Mesozoic ecosystems and dinosaur biogeography, challenging previous assumptions about *Diplodocus*'s geographic range.
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