Transformation of the pectoral girdle in pennaraptorans: critical steps in the formation of the modern avian shoulder joint
Important transformations of the pectoral girdle are related to the appearance of flight capabilities in the Dinosauria. Previous studies on this topic focused mainly on paravians yet recent data suggests flight evolved in dinosaurs several times, including at least once among non-avialan paravians....
Main Authors: | Qian Wu, Jingmai K. O’Connor, Shiying Wang, Zhonghe Zhou |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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PeerJ Inc.
2024-02-01
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Series: | PeerJ |
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Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/16960.pdf |
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