Avian Ancestors : A Review of the Phylogenetic Relationships of the Theropods Unenlagiidae, Microraptoria, Anchiornis and Scansoriopterygidae /
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| Formato: | eBook |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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Dordrecht :
Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer,
2013.
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| Edición: | 1st ed. 2013. |
| Colección: | SpringerBriefs in Earth System Sciences,
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Tabla de Contenidos:
- Introduction
- Institutional abbreviations
- Comparison: general information about the main taxa to be compared in the present paper
- Phylogenetic analysis: review of available phylogenetic hypotheses about the origin of birds, discussing their respective logical bases and discussion of characters used for their support
- Systematic Paleontology: systematic arrangement
- Discussion
- Evolution of feathers and wings among basal paravians
- Osteological and integumental modifications related to the origin of flight
- Body size increase and loss of flying capabilities among paravians
- Independent origin of flying capabilities among paravians
- Averaptoran radiation and center of origin of birds
- Bibliography
- Character list.