EVOLUTION OF THE HALLUX IN NON-AVIAN THEROPOD DINOSAURS

The emergence of a reversed hallux (first pedal digit) in the theropod lineage is regarded as an important indicator of increasing grasping ability and possibly arboreality. However, functions of the pes with a plesiomorphic, non-reversed hallux in non-avian theropods, other than the major role in s...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of vertebrate paleontology 2016-07, Vol.36 (4), p.1-13
1. Verfasser:	HATTORI, SOKI
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Animal morphology Axes of rotation Collateral ligaments Dinosaurs Flexors Foot bones Metatarsophalangeal joint Metatarsus Phalanges Specimens
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