Unusual pectoral apparatus in a predatory dinosaur resolves avian wishbone homology

Abstract The furcula is a distinctive element of the pectoral skeleton in birds, which strengthens the shoulder region to withstand the rigor of flight. Although its origin among theropod dinosaurs is now well-supported, the homology of the furcula relative to the elements of the tetrapod pectoral g...

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Autores principales: Andrea Cau, Vincent Beyrand, Rinchen Barsbold, Khishigjav Tsogtbaatar, Pascal Godefroit
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Publicado: Nature Portfolio 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://doaj.org/article/42647ad3b89d4f98a3e8807338b6c322
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