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New information on the skull of the enigmatic theropodSpinosaurus, with remarks on its size and affinities
Abstract
New specimens of the unusual theropod Spinosaurus cf. S. aegyptiacus from the Late Cretaceous (early Cenomanian) of Morocco reveal new information about the structure of the snout and the very large adult body size attained by the species. The external naris is retracted farther caudally on the snout than in other spinosaurids and is bordered exclusively by the maxilla and nasal. The fused nasals preserve a longitudinal, fluted crest. The size...
Figures & Tables
FIGURE 1. Photos and line drawings of MSNM V4047 in dorsal, lateral and ventral ...
FIGURE 2. Close-ups of MSNM V4047. Abbreviations as in Figure 1. A, rostral view...
FIGURE 3. Stereophotographs (A, B, and F) and line drawings (C, D, and E) of the...
FIGURE 4. Comparison among the known spinosaurid snouts: a, Spinosaurus maroccan...
FIGURE 5. A, explanatory sketch showing on which material the skull reconstructi...
TABLE 1. List of the spinosaurid specimens used in the comparison of craniodenta...
Paper Details
Title
New information on the skull of the enigmatic theropodSpinosaurus, with remarks on its size and affinities
Published Date
Dec 30, 2005
Volume
25
Issue
4
Pages
888 - 896
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