Cargando…

The evolution of giant flightless birds and novel phylogenetic relationships for extinct fowl (Aves, Galloanseres)

The extinct dromornithids, gastornithids and phorusrhacids are among the most spectacular birds to have ever lived, with some giants exceeding 500 kg. The affinities and evolution of these and other related extinct birds remain contentious, with previous phylogenetic analyses being affected by wides...

Descripción completa

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Worthy, Trevor H., Degrange, Federico J., Handley, Warren D., Lee, Michael S. Y.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: The Royal Society Publishing 2017
Materias:
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5666277/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29134094
http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsos.170975