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Scientists may have finally cracked the mystery of why T. rex had such tiny arms
Scientists may have solved the mystery of why Tyrannosaurus rex had small arms, suggesting evolutionary trade-offs rather than functional necessity. The article references evolutionary principles, noting that evolution doesn't prioritize simultaneous optimization of all traits.
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