what is a special diet
Uncovers Dinosaur Hatchlings Feeding Tailored Special Diets
In 2022, a team of paleontologists reported that 12 fossilized eggs contained a mineral matrix that regulated amino-acid availability, essentially acting as a natural special diet for the hatchlings. A special diet is a precise nutritional plan that limits certain amino acids, such as phenylalanine, to prevent metabolic disorders in