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How did extinct giant birds and pterosaurs fly? A comprehensive modeling approach to evaluate soaring performance
The largest extinct volant birds (Pelagornis sandersi and Argentavis magnificens) and pterosaurs (Pteranodon and Quetzalcoatlus) are thought to have used wind-dependent soaring flight, similar to modern large birds. There are 2 types of soaring: thermal soaring, used by condors and frigatebirds, whi...
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| Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
| Lenguaje: | English |
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Oxford University Press
2022
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| Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9802081/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/36712794 http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/pnasnexus/pgac023 |