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New Discoveries Expand Rhabdodontid Diversity in Europe

2/3/2026

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New research shows that the diversity of rhabdodontid dinosaurs in Late Cretaceous Europe is greater than previously recognized.
The study published in PLoS ONE describes a new rhabdodontid species from Hungary, expanding ornithopod diversity.
Findings from Romania reveal the first associated cranial and postcranial material of rhabdodontids, suggesting a broader geographic distribution.
Overall, these discoveries challenge earlier assumptions about dinosaur habitats and emphasize the need for further exploration of European ecosystems.

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Story summary

New research shows that the diversity of rhabdodontid dinosaurs in Late Cretaceous Europe is greater than previously recognized.
The study published in PLoS ONE describes a new rhabdodontid species from Hungary, expanding ornithopod diversity.
Findings from Romania reveal the first associated cranial and postcranial material of rhabdodontids, suggesting a broader geographic distribution.
Overall, these discoveries challenge earlier assumptions about dinosaur habitats and emphasize the need for further exploration of European ecosystems.