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new species of ostrich-like dinosaur discovered in mexico

Started by sauroid, October 26, 2015, 11:42:22 AM

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October 26, 2015, 11:42:22 AM Last Edit: October 26, 2015, 11:42:56 AM by sauroid
new species of ostrich-like dinosaur, dubbed Tototlmimus packardensis, has been discovered in northern Mexico.
http://www.sciencerecorder.com/news/2015/10/24/new-species-ostrich-like-dinosaur-discovered-mexico/
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Halichoeres

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October 27, 2015, 12:31:43 AM
Love the name! I especially enjoy the idea of British paleontologists trying to say it...
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October 27, 2015, 01:26:40 AM Last Edit: October 27, 2015, 01:35:04 AM by tyrantqueen
Would it be pronounced toetottle meemus?

Something tells me it isn't...:P

Takama

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October 27, 2015, 01:29:31 AM
Oh cool, a new Mexican Dinosaur to represent my Family.

Halichoeres

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October 27, 2015, 01:41:04 AM
Quote from: tyrantqueen on October 27, 2015, 01:26:40 AM
Would it be pronounced toetottle meemus?

Something tells me it isn't...:P

I think that's actually pretty close! Both Os would be long, and I guess the Ts would be dentalized in the source language, but "toe-total-mimus" is a good approximation.
In the kingdom of the blind, better take public transit. Well, in the kingdom of the sighted, too, really--almost everyone is a terrible driver.

My attempt to find the best toy of every species

My trade/sale/wishlist thread

Sometimes I draw pictures

Takama

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October 27, 2015, 01:56:20 AM
Quote from: Halichoeres on October 27, 2015, 01:41:04 AM
Quote from: tyrantqueen on October 27, 2015, 01:26:40 AM
Would it be pronounced toetottle meemus?

Something tells me it isn't...:P

I think that's actually pretty close! Both Os would be long, and I guess the Ts would be dentalized in the source language, but "toe-total-mimus" is a good approximation.

I say MY MUS not meemus :P

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