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Dinosaur Skin Evolution: Feathers, Scales, and Insights

2/11/2026

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  • Manucci et al. (2026) study old Iguanodon remains to illuminate dinosaur integument evolution.
  • Yang et al. (2024) explore cellular structures of dinosaur scales, indicating retention of reptile-type skin.
  • Barbi et al. (2019) provide details on the integumentary structure of a well-preserved hadrosaur.
  • Godefroit et al. (2014) highlight a Jurassic ornithischian with both feathers and scales, illustrating the complexity of integument evolution and informing dinosaur biology.