Jan. 19 (UPI) -- For the first time, scientists have described the cloaca, or vent, of a dinosaur -- the all-purpose opening used for reproduction and waste disposal. Many mammals have distinct openings for defecating, urinating and reproduction, but most vertebrates boast a single hole. The latest discovery, published Tuesday in the journal Current Biology,…

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