Ontogenetic changes in the craniomandibular skeleton of the abelisaurid dinosaur Majungasaurus crenatissimus from the Late Cretaceous of Madagascar

Abelisaurid theropods were one of the most diverse groups of predatory dinosaurs in Gondwana during the Cretaceous. The group is characterized by a tall, wide skull and robust cervical region. This morphology is thought to have facilitated specialized feeding behaviors such as prolonged contact wit...

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Main Authors: Nirina O. Ratsimbaholison, Ryan N. Felice, Patrick M. O’Connor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institute of Paleobiology PAS 2016-06-01
Series:Acta Palaeontologica Polonica
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Online Access:http://www.app.pan.pl/archive/published/app61/app001322014.pdf