Review paper

An Archaeopteryx-like theropod from China and the origin of Avialae

Nature50.50
Volume: 475, Issue: 7357, Pages: 465 - 470
Published: Jul 1, 2011
Abstract
Archaeopteryx is widely accepted as being the most basal bird, and accordingly it is regarded as central to understanding avialan origins; however, recent discoveries of derived maniraptorans have weakened the avialan status of Archaeopteryx. Here we report a new Archaeopteryx-like theropod from China. This find further demonstrates that many features formerly regarded as being diagnostic of Avialae, including long and robust forelimbs, actually...
Paper Details
Title
An Archaeopteryx-like theropod from China and the origin of Avialae
Published Date
Jul 1, 2011
Journal
Volume
475
Issue
7357
Pages
465 - 470
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