Buch, Englisch, 96 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 1766 g
A Review of the Phylogenetic Relationships of the Theropods Unenlagiidae, Microraptoria, Anchiornis and Scansoriopterygidae
Buch, Englisch, 96 Seiten, Paperback, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 1766 g
Reihe: SpringerBriefs in Earth System Sciences
ISBN: 978-94-007-5636-6
Verlag: Springer Netherlands
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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.