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Quadrupedal water launch capability demonstrated in small Late Jurassic pterosaurs
Pterosaurs thrived in and around water for 160 + million years but their take-off from water is poorly understood. A purportedly low floating position and forward centre of gravity barred pterosaurs from a bird-like bipedal running launch. Quadrupedal water launch similar to extant water-feeding bir...
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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Nature Publishing Group UK
2022
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9023563/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35449226 http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-10507-2 |