Chronostratigraphic synthesis of the latest Cretaceous dinosaur turnover in south-western Europe
In south-western Europe, the uppermost Cretaceous continental deposits in the different
sedimentary basins of Iberia (Portugal and north and central Spain), the Pyrenees (Spain …
sedimentary basins of Iberia (Portugal and north and central Spain), the Pyrenees (Spain …
A proposed terminology of theropod teeth (Dinosauria, Saurischia)
Theropod teeth are typically not described in detail, yet these abundant vertebrate fossils are
not only frequently reported in the literature, but also preserve extensive anatomical …
not only frequently reported in the literature, but also preserve extensive anatomical …
[HTML][HTML] The distribution of dental features in non-avian theropod dinosaurs: Taxonomic potential, degree of homoplasy, and major evolutionary trends
Isolated theropod teeth are some of the most common fossils in the dinosaur fossil record
and are continually reported in the literature. Recently developed quantitative methods have …
and are continually reported in the literature. Recently developed quantitative methods have …
The first dinosaur egg was soft
Calcified eggshells protect developing embryos against environmental stress and contribute
to reproductive success. As modern crocodilians and birds lay hard-shelled eggs, this …
to reproductive success. As modern crocodilians and birds lay hard-shelled eggs, this …
The diverse terminology of reptile eggshell microstructure and its effect on phylogenetic comparative analyses
Reptile eggshell ensures water and gas exchange during incubation and plays a key role in
reproductive success. The diversity of reptilian incubation and life history strategies has led …
reproductive success. The diversity of reptilian incubation and life history strategies has led …
[HTML][HTML] Abelisauridae (Dinosauria: Theropoda) from the Late Jurassic of Portugal and dentition-based phylogeny as a contribution for the identification of isolated …
C Hendrickx, O Mateus - Zootaxa, 2014 - docentes.fct.unl.pt
Theropod dinosaurs form a highly diversified clade, and their teeth are some of the most
common components of the Mesozoic dinosaur fossil record. This is the case in the Lourinhã …
common components of the Mesozoic dinosaur fossil record. This is the case in the Lourinhã …
Torvosaurus gurneyi n. sp., the Largest Terrestrial Predator from Europe, and a Proposed Terminology of the Maxilla Anatomy in Nonavian Theropods
C Hendrickx, O Mateus - PloS one, 2014 - journals.plos.org
The Lourinhã Formation (Kimmeridgian-Tithonian) of Central West Portugal is well known
for its diversified dinosaur fauna similar to that of the Morrison Formation of North America; …
for its diversified dinosaur fauna similar to that of the Morrison Formation of North America; …
Reproduction in Mesozoic birds and evolution of the modern avian reproductive mode
DJ Varricchio, FD Jackson - The Auk: Ornithological Advances, 2016 - academic.oup.com
The reproductive biology of living birds differs dramatically from that of other extant
vertebrates. Although some attributes of modern avian reproduction had their origin within …
vertebrates. Although some attributes of modern avian reproduction had their origin within …
The dentition of megalosaurid theropods
Theropod teeth are particularly abundant in the fossil record and frequently reported in the
literature. Yet, the dentition of many theropods has not been described comprehensively …
literature. Yet, the dentition of many theropods has not been described comprehensively …
[HTML][HTML] Morphofunctional Analysis of the Quadrate of Spinosauridae (Dinosauria: Theropoda) and the Presence of Spinosaurus and a Second Spinosaurine Taxon …
C Hendrickx, O Mateus, E Buffetaut - PLoS One, 2016 - journals.plos.org
Six quadrate bones, of which two almost certainly come from the Kem Kem beds
(Cenomanian, Upper Cretaceous) of south-eastern Morocco, are determined to be from …
(Cenomanian, Upper Cretaceous) of south-eastern Morocco, are determined to be from …