A Chinese triconodont mammal and mosaic evolution of the mammalian skeleton
Abstract
Here we describe a new triconodont mammal from the Late Jurassic/Early Cretaceous period of Liaoning, China. This new mammal is represented by the best-preserved skeleton known so far for triconodonts which form one of the earliest Mesozoic mammalian groups with high diversity. The postcranial skeleton of this new triconodont shows a mosaic of characters, including a primitive pelvic girdle and hindlimb but a very derived pectoral girdle that is...
Paper Details
Title
A Chinese triconodont mammal and mosaic evolution of the mammalian skeleton
Published Date
Mar 25, 1999
Journal
Volume
398
Issue
6725
Pages
326 - 330
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