What is a common characteristic used to describe the vertebral structures of Titanosaurs that Amargasaurus lacks?
Answer
Internal pneumatic cavities (air sacs)
Titanosaur vertebrae are often specialized for weight-bearing and flexibility, frequently featuring internal pneumatic cavities to lighten the structure, a feature absent in the towering spines of *Amargasaurus*.
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