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Vertebral morphometrics and lung structure in non-avian dinosaurs

The lung-air sac system of modern birds is unique among vertebrates. However, debate surrounds whether an avian-style lung is restricted to birds or first appeared in their dinosaurian ancestors, as common osteological correlates for the respiratory system offer limited information on the lungs them...

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Autores principales: Brocklehurst, Robert J., Schachner, Emma R., Sellers, William I.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: The Royal Society 2018
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6227937/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30473845
http://dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsos.180983