T. Rex Had Lizard-like Lips That Covered Its Teeth
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Research suggests that the Tyrannosaurus rex had lips that covered its teeth, with some studies describing these lips as lizard-like. This finding contradicts the common depiction of the T. rex with exposed teeth. The presence of lips on the T. rex and other predatory dinosaurs may have served to protect their teeth from damage.
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