A Conversation for The Sauropod Hatchery of Auca Mahuevo, Patagonia
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A678954 - The Sauropod Hatchery of Auca Mahuevo, Patagonia
Gnomon - time to move on Posted Jan 16, 2002
As a matter of interest, can you estimate the "long, long time" that the site was in use? How long would it take for 75 feet of rock to be laid down? Are we talking thousands or millions of years?
A678954 - The Sauropod Hatchery of Auca Mahuevo, Patagonia
Bluebottle Posted Jan 16, 2002
I personally prefer "quadraped" - its the more scientific name, and everyone knows what it means. And even if they don't, they should, and so reading it in this H2G2 article will be good for them. 
Besides which, "Four-legged" sounds like something from that annoying song about friends who'll never let you down....
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LL Waz Posted Jan 16, 2002
Another great entry. I knew about dinosaur eggs but not that they 'nested' en masse.
About quadraped, I prefer it too but I thought it was quadruped. My dictionary doesn't have quadraped and says quadruped means four-footed. Obviously a pre metric edition.
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Henry Posted Jan 16, 2002
Cheers again chaps.
GNOMON - How long is a long long time? Difficult to say, it depends on the rate of deposition and weathering. In a bad (good?) year, a foot or more of silt could be deposited. In a good (bad?) year, as little as an inch or less.
I don't think the detailed stratigraphy reslts are in yet, or even done yet, so this is the closest I could get.
Quadruped. OK. I'll change it just for you
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Metal Chicken Posted Jan 23, 2002
Congratulations Frogbit on another fine edited entry to be 
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Orcus Posted Jan 23, 2002
Nice one Frogbit - the editors have been so kind as to accept my latest recommendation.
I'm sure I don't need to go into the editorial process for you.
I'd just like to say that this is one of my favourite ever picks. A very interesting article on one of my favourite subjects! 
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Monsignore Pizzafunghi Bosselese Posted Jan 23, 2002
Orcus: 'I'd just like to say that this is one of my favourite ever picks' -- I can imagine that 'cos you beat me to it!
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Monsignore Pizzafunghi Bosselese Posted Jan 23, 2002
Yes that's true. But sitting on the other end is much more fun!
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Henry Posted Jan 23, 2002
Tnak you all - coming soon...the definative guide entry on belemnite phragmocone preservation...don't hold your breath
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