The non-avian theropod quadrate I: standardized terminology with an overview of the anatomy and function

The quadrate of reptiles and most other tetrapods plays an important morphofunctional role by allowing the articulation of the mandible with the cranium. In Theropoda, the morphology of the quadrate is particularly complex and varies importantly among different clades of non-avian theropods, therefo...

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Main Authors: Christophe Hendrickx, Ricardo Araújo, Octávio Mateus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2015-09-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/1245.pdf