Spinosaurids are a contentious and challenging group to discuss due to the fragmented fossil record and the passionate nature of the spinosaur community. The recent discovery of a new spinosaurid species, Riovenatrix lacustris, in Spain, adds to the ongoing debate about their family tree and evolutionary relationships.
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