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dinosaurs could replace their teeth throughout life (unlike us), no predator would want to break its chompers every time it ate. T. rex was different, though. Its bite marks are more complex: they start with a deep circular puncture, like a bullet hole, which grades into an elongate furrow. This is a sign that Rex bit deeply into its victim, often right through the bones, and then ripped back. Paleontologists have come up with a special term for this style of eating: puncture-pull feeding.
The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs: A New History of a Lost World: The Definitive Dinosaur Encyclopedia with Stunning Illustrations, Embark on a Prehistoric Quest!
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