The forward march of the bird-dinosaurs halted?
Article Abstract:
New evolutionary research indicates that the physical similarities of the forelimbs of birds and dinosaurs may be the result of convergence rather than a common line of evolution. The view is based on comparisons of theropod and bird digits.
Publisher: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Publication Name: Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8075
Year: 1997
Dinosaurs, Birds
Publication Name: Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8075
Year: 1997
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Cladistic analysis and anthropoid origins
Article Abstract:
Cladistic analysis of dental and osteological characteritics of primates supporting the Haplorhine/Strepsirrhine dichotomy in primate evolution may have been a misinterpretation. Argument for and against this conclusion are presented.
Publisher: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Publication Name: Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8075
Year: 1997
Primates
Publication Name: Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8075
Year: 1997
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Subjects list: Research, Evolution (Biology), Evolution
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