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EDUCATION 2001~2005 Bachelor of Art, Economics, Guang
Dong University of Business Studies work for the Institute of Geology at the
Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences (CAGS). Currently, I am engaged
in the studying of the functional morphology of Chinese dinosaurs, the
aerodynamics of pterosaur and dinosaur footprints. I have also been an
author in popular science. 1998, Founded the Dinosaur Website of China
(SinoDino.com), the biggest dinosaur website in china. 2003 Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) |
New Paper
Stegosaurian skin impressions from the Upper Jurassic
Shangshaximiao Formation, Zigong, Sichuan, China: A new observation
Xing Li-da1*,
Peng Guang-zhao2,
Shu Chun-kang2
1, Institute of Geology, Chinese Academy of Geological
Sciences, Beijing, 100037
2, Zigong Dinosaur Museum, Zigong, 643013
Abstract: Describes a
skin impression fossil of Gigantspinosaurus sichuanensis from
Shangshaximiao Formation, Upper Jurassic discovered
in Zigong Sichuan. The skill fossil is preserved on the dorsal face of the left
shoulder. The lithology is sage green sandstone mixed with extremely thin
carmine mudstone. The total area of the fossil is 414cm2. The scales
present are generally arranged net like structure, most of them are pentagonal
with a few being quadrilateral and hexagonal. The maximum inner radius of most
scales range from 5.7 to 9.2mm. The scales connect to each other in an
intercrossing arrangement, jointed by grooves. Scattering around are large or
tubercular, pentagon and hexagon in shape and are surrounded by 13-14 scales.
The phenomenon odd large scales scattered among regular scales are found in the
skin impression fossil of Titanosaur embryos of Sauropods, Hadrosauridae,
Edmontosaurus annectens, Corythosaurus casuarius of Ornithopods and
Chasmosaurus belli,
Monoclonius nasicornis,
Psittacosaurids of Ceratopsians. It suggests that this was a common skin format
for herbivorous dinosaurs, most likely for defense. The scale format of
Gigantspinosaurus sichuanensis
is very similar to the throat armor of the
Stegosaurus stenops DMNH
2818 specimen from the Morrison formation (Kimmeridgian-Tithonian) Garden Park
of Upper Jurassic Colorado, America. The maximum inner radius of the scales of
Gigantspinosaurus sichuanensis is less than that of the DMNH 2818
specimen while the groove on the scales of the DMNH 2818 specimen is wider than
that of Gigantspinosaurus sichuanensis. The surface of the scales of
Gigantspinosaurus sichuanensis
is rough and with a string like ridge. The similar non-overlaped
polygonal shape is found in the mandible skin of the Hadrosaurs specimen (UW
39449) from the Lance Formation (Maastrichtian), Upper Cretaceous Wyoming,
America. Such a structure was reduces glare. A body with a smooth surface would
produce glare under the sun and interfere with concealment. The stringy ridge on
the scales of Gigantspinosaurus sichuanensis made the surface of the
scales uneven. Such an uneven surface scatters reflected light into different
directions which help camouflage. Based on the exaction location and the
scattering of the scales, we believe the skin impression fossil of
Gigantspinosaurus sichuanensis is from the elbow of the forelimb, the
relevant upper arm and lateral area of the body.
Key words: Stegosaurian
skin impressions, Gigantspinosaurus, Shangshaximiao Formation, Upper
Jurassic, Diffuse reflection
Gigantspinosaurus (Draw by Zhang Zongda)
The scales on the left of the upper right part of
Gigantspinosaurus sichuanensis skin impressions
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The Discovery of Dinosaur Footprints from the Middle Cretaceous Jiaguan
Formation of Qijiang County, Chongqing City
dinosaur footprints from Jiaguan Formation (illustration by Chuang
Zhao and Lida Xing)
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New species of Huaxiapterus from the Early Cretaceous of western
Liaoning
LÜ Junchang1, GAO Yubo2, XING Lida1, Li Zhixin2, SUN Zhenyuan2
Huaxiapterus benxiensis (Draw by Zhang Zongda)
Xing Lida1)，Wang Fengping2)，Pan Shigang3)，Chen Wei4)
1) Institute of Geology, Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences, Beijing, 100037
2) Lufeng Dinosaur Research Center, Lufeng, 651200
3) Qijiang County Bureau of Land and Resources, Chongqing, 401420
4) Lufeng Dinosaur Museum, Lufeng, 651200
5) Chongqing Nature Museum, Chongqing, 400013
Abstract: The paper describes the dinosaur footprints from Jiaguan
Formation, Middle Cretaceous of Qijiang, Chongqing. Some new ichnotaxa,
Qijiangpus sinensis ichnogen. et ichnosp. nov. of Ankylosauria, Wupus
agilis ichnogen. et ichnosp. nov. of Theropoda, Laoyingshanpus fervens
ichnogen. et ichnosp. nov. and Caririchnium lotus ichnosp. nov. of
Ornithopoda are established. Among them, Qijiangpus sinensis ichnogen. et
ichnosp. nov. is the first record trace fossil of Ankylosauria from China.
Caririchnium lotus ichnosp. nov. perfects the ontogeny of Hadrosauroidea.
Key words: Qijiang County; Jiaguan Formation; Middle Cretaceous;
Ankylosauria; Ornithopoda; Theropoda
1. Institute of Geology, Chinese Academy of Geological Sciences, Beijing 100037,
China
2. Benxi Geological Museum, Benxi, Liaoning, 117100, China
Abstract: A new species of Huanxiapterus: Huaxiapterus
benxiensis sp. nov. is erected based on the new specimen. The diagnostic
characters of Huaxiapterus benxiensis are well-developed premaxillary
crest and parietal spine, the crest and spine parallel and extending
postodorsally, and a shallow wide groove present on the dorsal surface of the
anterior portion of the mandibular symphysis. The different skull morphologies
of Chinese tapejarid pterosaurs indicate that they are much more diverse than
the previous thought.
Key words: Huaxiapterus benxiensis, Chinese tapejarid pterosaurs,
Early Cretaceous, western Liaoning
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My Dinosaur Books
In my spare time, I have been writing popular science articles on paleontology and published reports on paleontological discoveries. I worked as a contributor for Chinese National Geographic, Newton, Deep, Civilization and Fossil, and have published several hundred articles since 2000. These depicted all the major discoveries in the field as well as new theoretical developments. I applied the concept of Complete Coverage of Paleontology Progress in my writings, but maintained a neutral position toward each discovery. I introduced different perspectives and insights, and followed the progress of hot topics over time. I have also published 21 popular science books and have contracts for 15 more. Several of my books have been on best seller lists in China.
| Name | Author | Press | Year | Notation | |
| 1 | Most Dinosaurs | Xing Lida (Chief editor) | Meteorological Press | 2004 | -- |
| 2 | Walk with Dinosaurs | Xing Lida, Yang Helin, Yan Tianyan (Author) | Gold Human Press | 2004 | +VCD |
| 3 | The Extinction of Dinosaurs | Tang feng, Xing Lida (Author) | Meteorological Press | 2005 | -- |
| 4 | Ancient Animals Times | Yang Helin, Chen Yu, Yan Tianyan, Xing Lida (Author) | Chong qing Press | 2005 | -- |
| 5 | Exploring the World of Dinosaurs | Xing Lida (Author) | Aviation Industry Press | 2006 | +complex Chinese in HK |
| 6 | Exploring the World of Ancient Animals | Xing Lida (Chief editor) | Aviation Industry Press | 2007 | +complex Chinese in HK |
| 7 | Exploring the World of Fossil | Xing Lida | Aviation Industry Press | 2007 | "Beijing News" column |
| 8 | Amazing Dinosaur Land (meat-eating) | Xing Lida (Chief editor) | Aviation Industry Press | 2007 | -- |
| 9 | Amazing Dinosaur Land (plant-eating) | Xing Lida (Chief editor) | Aviation Industry Press | 2007 | -- |
| 10 | Overlord of A Prehistoric Dinosaurs (1-6) | Xing Lida (Chief editor) | Liaoning Juvenile and Children's Publishing House | 2008 | +VCD |
| 16 | Dinosaur Atlas: An Amazing Journey Through a Lost World | DK Publishing, Xing Lida (Translation) | China Popular Science Press | 2008 | +VCD |
| 17 | Dinosaur Olympics | Xing Lida (Chief editor) | Aviation Industry Press | 2008 | |
| 18 | Frenzied Mesozoic trilogy | Xing Lida & Huang Guochao (Author) | Shanghai Science & Technology Press | 2008 | Science Fiction |
| 21 | Exploring Prehistoric Mystery | Xing Lida (Author) | Aviation Industry Press | 2008 | -- |
Exploring the World of Fossil
(2007): What is paleontology for? Paleontology is a subject concerns fossil
materials. The long-extinct prehistoric species have been enveloped in the
stones, rolling over with the rocks in the lithosphere, while a few of them
protrude out of the surface and expose themselves to our people. In 2007,
Xing Lida, the famous popular science writer has composed this book based on
years of experiences on field excavation and research activities, to share
his pleasure of paleontology studies vividly, and to introduce the
representative species in details. Also the legendary stories about the
celebrities behind the finds are included as well. Combined with the vivid
and abundant pictures, the book offers the readers a feast of paleontology.
Dinosaur Olympics (2008):
Dinosaur may be the most familiar and the most interesting prehistoric life
to people while their tournaments may interest you more. According to this
point, the palaeontologists have made many estimates and verifications for
the animal’s tournamnets based on existing fossil materials. Dinosaur
Olympics, the book written by famous popular science writter Xing Lida, has
presented the estimates and verifications to our readers perfectly. With the
aid of popular tongue, professional and imaginary restoration pictures, the
book describes the biggest and the smallest dinosaur, the top in variety of
the major seven schools of dinosaurs--Theropoda, Sauropoda, Hadrosauridae,
Stegosauria, Ankylosauria, Ceratopsia, Pachycephalosauria. The contents
include the furred dinosaur, the first flying dinosaur, the most lovely
dinosaur, the smartest dinosaur, the most maternal dinosaur etc, among which
the most wonderful part is the tournaments between various dinosaurs, such
as the combat between carnivora dinosaurs and herbivore dinosaurs, the
fighting between carnivora dinosaurs and carnivora dinosaurs. For example
Tyrannosaurus VS Triceratops, Microraptor VS Sinornithosaurus, Suchomimus
teneresis VS Sarcosuchus imperator etc. The tournaments occur on the paper
facing readers so spectacular and vivid, that makes readers feel like
placing themselves in the Dinosaur Disney and will be visually aware of more
secrets about these ancient animals while enjoying the shrilling and
interesting stories.
Exploring Prehistoric Mystery (2008):
This book is a collection about prehistoric life exploration. It introduces
the major fossil sites both at home and abroad, and explains the
representative species such as Dinosaur, Pterosaur, Temnodontosaurus,
Ichthyostega, Mammoth, Latimaria etc. In virtue of abundant fossil
materials, as well as the cooperation with professional and exquisite
restoration pictures, the author endeavors to restore the scene of
prehistoric life for readers, to explore their diet, walking way, biology
classification etc. The inserts of interesting stories about fossil finds
and general scientific knowledge about palaeontology, paleogeography,
aerology are included as well. Visual exhibition of the fascination of
palaeontology in comprehensive way would lead the readers stepping into a
palace of popular palaeontology.
My Dinosaur Amazing Journey
Working with Dong Zhiming and James Kirkland in Yunnan province. (2008)
Working with Peter Dodson (University of Pennsylvania) in Gansu province. (2008)
Working with Li Daqing and You Hailu in Gansu province. (Photo by Jerry D. Harris) (2008)
Working with Xu Xing (IVPP) , Zhao Xijin and Guo jianwei in CCTV. (2006)
Working with David Unwin (University of Leicester) in Guandong province. (2005)
Working with Philip J. Currie (University of Alberta) in Guandong province. (2005)
With My great-grandfather Xing Defu (a teacher in old-style private school of Republic of China) in my hometown. (1986)
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