New information on the skull of the enigmatic theropodSpinosaurus, with remarks on its size and affinities

Volume: 25, Issue: 4, Pages: 888 - 896
Published: Dec 30, 2005
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...
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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