PhysOrg Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Dinosaur nasal passages were certainly nothing to sneeze at. Possessing among the largest and most complex nasal passages seen in animals, their function has puzzled paleontologists. New research suggests that the size and shape of these nasal passages would have allowed incoming air to cool the blood making its way to the brain, maintaining the brain at an optimum temperature. The study was presented at the 75th Annual Meeting of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology in Dallas, Texas. Read the full article on PhysOrg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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