Functional space analyses reveal the function and evolution of the most bizarre theropod manual unguals
Biomechanical and shape analyses explore the function of forelimb claws, revealing adaptations for digging and display in maniraptoran theropods.
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| author | Zichuan Qin Chun-Chi Liao Michael J. Benton Emily J. Rayfield |
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| description | Biomechanical and shape analyses explore the function of forelimb claws, revealing adaptations for digging and display in maniraptoran theropods. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-9d6fe264815a4274a448bf324d88aecd2023-03-22T12:04:38ZengNature PortfolioCommunications Biology2399-36422023-02-016111310.1038/s42003-023-04552-4Functional space analyses reveal the function and evolution of the most bizarre theropod manual ungualsZichuan Qin0Chun-Chi Liao1Michael J. Benton2Emily J. Rayfield3School of Earth Sciences, Life Sciences Building, University of Bristol, Tyndall AvenueKey Laboratory for the Evolutionary Systematics of Vertebrates, Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology, Chinese Academy of SciencesSchool of Earth Sciences, Life Sciences Building, University of Bristol, Tyndall AvenueSchool of Earth Sciences, Life Sciences Building, University of Bristol, Tyndall AvenueBiomechanical and shape analyses explore the function of forelimb claws, revealing adaptations for digging and display in maniraptoran theropods.https://doi.org/10.1038/s42003-023-04552-4 |
| spellingShingle | Zichuan Qin Chun-Chi Liao Michael J. Benton Emily J. Rayfield Functional space analyses reveal the function and evolution of the most bizarre theropod manual unguals Communications Biology |
| title | Functional space analyses reveal the function and evolution of the most bizarre theropod manual unguals |
| title_full | Functional space analyses reveal the function and evolution of the most bizarre theropod manual unguals |
| title_fullStr | Functional space analyses reveal the function and evolution of the most bizarre theropod manual unguals |
| title_full_unstemmed | Functional space analyses reveal the function and evolution of the most bizarre theropod manual unguals |
| title_short | Functional space analyses reveal the function and evolution of the most bizarre theropod manual unguals |
| title_sort | functional space analyses reveal the function and evolution of the most bizarre theropod manual unguals |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1038/s42003-023-04552-4 |
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