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Predation upon Hatchling Dinosaurs by a New Snake from the Late Cretaceous of India
Derived large-mouthed snakes (macrostomatans) possess numerous specializations in their skull and lower jaws that allow them to consume large vertebrate prey. In contrast, basal snakes lack these adaptations and feed primarily on small prey items. The sequence of osteological and behavioral modifica...
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Public Library of Science
2010
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2830453/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20209142 http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.1000322 |