Controversy over dinosaur genera

• Dinosaur genera are subject to argument!

  • Saurophaganax is considered by some to be merely a big Allosaurus.
  • Others think Allosaurus should be split into multiple genera.

• Every genus is ultimately a judgement call.

• The database can only ever be a “best approximation” to reality.

• My policy: DON'T GET INVOLVED. I accept the consensus view uncritically.

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