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The evolutionary continuum of limb function from early theropods to birds
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Hutchinson, J. R., & Allen, V. R. The evolutionary continuum of limb function from early theropods to birds. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00114-008-0488-3

The bipedal stance and gait of theropod dinosaurs evolved gradually along the lineage leading to birds and at some point(s), flight evolved. How and when did these changes occur? We review the evidence from neontology and palaeontology, including pec... Read More about The evolutionary continuum of limb function from early theropods to birds.