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Evolution of tail weapons

Started by Halichoeres, January 22, 2018, 06:06:09 PM

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Halichoeres

January 22, 2018, 06:06:09 PM
Victoria Arbour and Lindsay Zanno examine the evolution of tail clubs and spikes in sauropods, glyptodonts, turtles, and thyreophorans. More than one way to skin a cat, more than one way to smash a shin.

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http://rspb.royalsocietypublishing.org/content/285/1871/20172299
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Patrx

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January 22, 2018, 06:19:16 PM
Fascinating stuff; thanks for sharing!

Lanthanotus

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January 22, 2018, 06:21:50 PM
One more thanks Halichoeres :)

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January 22, 2018, 08:18:59 PM
Oh, I'll have to have a proper read of this one. Thanks for sharing. 8)

Widespread. I suppose we'll never find a ceratopsian with a bony tail weapon (i.e. excluding spiny bristles), their business end was the noggin end. :))


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January 23, 2018, 02:00:53 AM
Very interesting, thanks for sharing it. 

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