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Tyrannosaurus is a genus of large theropod dinosaur. The species Tyrannosaurus rex (rex meaning "king" in Latin), often called T. rex or colloquially T-Rex, is one of the best represented theropods. It lived throughout what is now western North America, on what was then an island continent known as Laramidia. Tyrannosaurus had a much wider range than other tyrannosaurids. Fossils are found in a variety of rock formations dating to the Maastrichtian age of the Upper Cretaceous period, 68 to 66 million years ago. It was the last known member of the tyrannosaurids and among the last non-avian dinosaurs to exist before the Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event. Like other tyrannosaurids, Tyrannosaurus was a bipedal carnivore with a massive skull balanced by a long, heavy tail. Relative to its large and powerful hind limbs, the forelimbs of Tyrannosaurus were short but unusually powerful for their size, and they had two clawed digits. The most complete specimen measures up to 12.3–12.4 m (40.4–40.7 ft) in length; however, according to most modern estimates, T. rex could grow to lengths of over 12.4 m (40.7 ft), up to 3.66–3.96 m (12–13 ft) tall at the hips, and 8.87 metric tons (9.78 short tons) in body mass. Although other theropods rivaled or exceeded Tyrannosaurus rex in size, it is still among the largest known land predators and is estimated to have exerted the strongest bite force among all terrestrial animals. By far the largest carnivore in its environment, Tyrannosaurus rex was most likely an apex predator, preying upon hadrosaurs, juvenile armored herbivores like ceratopsians and ankylosaurs, and possibly sauropods. Some experts have suggested the dinosaur was primarily a scavenger. The question of whether Tyrannosaurus was an apex predator or a pure scavenger was among the longest debates in paleontology. Most paleontologists today accept that Tyrannosaurus was both an active predator and a scavenger. Specimens of Tyrannosaurus rex include some that are nearly complete skeletons. Soft tissue and proteins have been reported in at least one of these specimens. The abundance of fossil material has allowed significant research into many aspects of its biology, including its life history and biomechanics. The feeding habits, physiology, and potential speed of Tyrannosaurus rex are a few subjects of debate. Its taxonomy is also controversial, as some scientists consider Tarbosaurus bataar from Asia to be a second Tyrannosaurus species, while others maintain Tarbosaurus is a separate genus. Several other genera of North American tyrannosaurids have also been synonymized with Tyrannosaurus. As the archetypal theropod, Tyrannosaurus has been one of the best-known dinosaurs since the early 20th century and has been featured in film, advertising, postal stamps, and many other media.
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Slight Thigh Be-Bop (And Old Gumbo Jill): Home Demos, Vol. 3 [2018]
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Rapids |
The Home Demos [2018]
Song | Duration |
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Rock On | 2:15 |
The Groover | 3:25 |
Killer Tracks from the Motion Picture Baby Driver [2017]
Song | Duration |
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Debora | 3:07 |
T. Rextasy [Easy Action Records] [2017]
Song | Duration |
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One Inch Rock | 3:59 |
A Crown of Dark Swansdown [2016]
Song | Duration |
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Hot Rod Mama | 3:04 |
Debora | 3:57 |
One Inch Rock | 2:33 |
By the Light of the Magical Moon | 10:10 |
Jewel | 7:26 |
Summertime Blues | 7:48 |
Children of the Revolution: A Tribute To T. Rex [2015]
Song | Duration |
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Solid Gold Easy Action | 2:14 |
Marc Bolan at the BBC [2013]
A Star of Beards [2008]
Song | Duration |
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Child Star | 2:36 |
One Inch Rock | 2:20 |
Wind Quartets | 2:59 |
Misty Coast of Albany | 2:39 |
The Wizard [USA Promo] | 2:11 |
T-Rex Swordsman [2008]
Song | Duration |
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Hot Rod Mama | 3:10 |
The Best of the BBC Recordings [2008]
Song | Duration |
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Debora | 3:24 |
Bolan at the Beeb [2007]
Song | Duration |
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Child Star | 2:31 |
Debora | 3:24 |
Greatest Hits [2007]
Song | Duration |
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Debora | 3:04 |
A Whole Zinc of Finches [2005]
Ars Conga Vitra Brevis: A Compendium of Progressive Roc 1967-1974 [2005]
Song | Duration |
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One Inch Rock | 1:49 |
Total T. Rex: 1971-1972 [2004]
Song | Duration |
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Debora [Live] | 4:19 |
The Legend of T. Rex [2003]
Song | Duration |
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Afghan Woman |
20th Century Superstar [2002]
Song | Duration |
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Child Star [#] | 2:35 |
Lunacy's Back | 2:30 |
Debora [#] | 3:08 |
Hot Rod Mama | 3:09 |
One Inch Rock [#] | 1:49 |
Salamanda Palaganda [#] | 2:18 |
Pewter Suitor | 3:11 |
The Seal of Seasons [#] | 1:48 |
Catblack (The Wizard's Hat) | 2:52 |
Chariots of Silk | 2:24 |
Iscariot | 2:52 |
King of the Rumbling Spires | 2:10 |
Elemental Child | 5:33 |
Dove | 2:20 |
Born to Boogie: The Collection [2002]
Song | Duration |
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Child Star | 2:49 |
The Essential Collection (25th Anniversary Edition) [Bonus DVD] [2002]
Song | Duration |
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Debora [Original Full Length Version] | 3:34 |
The Essential Collection [Universal] [2002]
Song | Duration |
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Debora [Original Full Length Version] | 3:32 |
There Was a Time: Live at Middle Earth September 23, 1967 [2002]
Song | Duration |
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Hot Rod Mama | 2:53 |
Sara Crazy Child | 3:09 |
Hippy Gumbo | 2:33 |
Misty Mist | 1:55 |
The Wizard | 2:09 |
Mustang Ford | 2:48 |
Child Star | 2:37 |
Pictures of Purple People | 3:21 |
Lunacy's Back | 3:06 |
Child Star [*] | 2:39 |
Hot Rod Mama [Different Lyrics!] | 2:00 |
Fly Back: Best of Marc Bolan & T. Rex [2000]
Song | Duration |
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Debora | |
One Inch Rock | |
Salamanda Palaganda | |
Stacey Grove |
Superhits of Rock: 1965 - 1979 [1999]
Song | Duration |
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Debora | 3:14 |
T. Rex Classics [1999]
Song | Duration |
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Eastern Spell |
Midnight Court at the Lyceum [1998]
Song | Duration |
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Afghan Woman | |
Debora | |
Mustang Ford | |
Stacey Grove | |
Salamanda Palaganda | |
Wind Quartets | |
One Inch Rock | |
Chariots of Silk | |
Seal of Seasons | |
Nijinsky Hind | |
The Wizard | |
Eastern Spell |
A BBC History [1996]
Song | Duration |
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Misty Mist | |
Pictures of Purple People | |
The Misty Coast of Albany | |
Iscariot | |
Chariots of Silk |
Collection [Castle] [1995]
The Definitive Tyrannosaurus Rex [1994]
BBC Radio 1 Live [1993]
Song | Duration |
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Hot Rod Mama | 1:31 |
Debora | 3:15 |
Dove | 2:12 |
Elemental Child | 6:07 |
The Wizard | 8:17 |
Get It On [Prism] [1986]
Song | Duration |
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Deborah | 2:20 |
The Beginning of Doves [Expanded] [1974]
Song | Duration |
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Lunacy's Back [*] | 2:33 |
Misty Mist (Highways) | 1:29 |
Beyond the Rising Sun [*] | 2:48 |
One Inch Rock | 2:14 |
Jasper C. Debussy [*] | 2:24 |
Tyrannosaurus Rex (A Beginning) [1972]
Song | Duration |
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Stacey Grove | |
Wind Quartets | |
Salamanda Palaganda | |
Eastern Spell | |
Hot Rod Mama | |
Child Star | |
Mustang Ford | |
Afghan Woman |
A Beard of Stars [1970]
Song | Duration |
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Fist Heart Mighty Dawn Dart | 2:45 |
Dove | 2:06 |
Elemental Child | 5:33 |
Beard of Stars [Deluxe Edition] [1970]
Song | Duration |
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Elemental Child | 5:33 |
Beard of Stars [Japan Bonus Tracks] [1970]
Song | Duration |
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Fist Heart Mighty Dawn Dart | 2:45 |
Dove | 2:06 |
Elemental Child | 5:33 |
Dove (Take 5) [*] | |
Elemental Child (Parts 1 & 2) [*] |
T. Rex [1970]
Song | Duration |
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One Inch Rock |
T. Rex [Deluxe Edition] [1970]
Song | Duration |
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One Inch Rock | 2:25 |
Unicorn [1969]
Song | Duration |
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Chariots of Silk | 2:27 |
The Seal of Seasons | 1:47 |
Cat Black (The Wizard's Hat) | 2:53 |
She Was Born to Be My Unicorn | 2:34 |
Warlord of the Royal Crocodiles | 2:09 |
Evenings of Damask | 2:24 |
Iscariot | 2:51 |
Nijinsky Hind | 2:18 |
The Misty Coast of Albany | 1:41 |
My People Were Fair and Had Sky in Their Hair... But Now They're Content to Wear Stars [1968]
Prophets, Seers & Sages: The Angels of the Ages [1968]
All Day Thumb Sucker
Song | Duration |
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Cat Black | 3:00 |
Gold
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One Inch Rock |
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