Rare evidence for ‘gnawing-like’ behavior in a small-bodied theropod dinosaur
Mammalian carnivores show a higher degree of prey bone utilization relative to non-avian theropod dinosaurs, with this major ecological difference reflected in the frequency and morphology of tooth marks in modern and Cenozoic assemblages relative to Mesozoic ones. As such, prey bone utilization (i....
Main Authors: | Caleb M. Brown, Darren H. Tanke, David W.E. Hone |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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PeerJ Inc.
2021-06-01
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Series: | PeerJ |
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Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/11557.pdf |
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