Avialan-like brain morphology in Sinovenator (Troodontidae, Theropoda)
Abstract Many modifications to the skull and brain anatomy occurred along the lineage encompassing non-avialan theropod dinosaurs and modern birds. Anatomical changes to the endocranium include an enlarged endocranial cavity, relatively larger optic lobes that imply elevated visual acuity, and propo...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2024-02-01
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Series: | Communications Biology |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s42003-024-05832-3 |