The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs: An Original and Compelling Insight Into Life in the Dinosaur KingdomA detailed examination of the world of dinosaurs, their appearance, behavior, and families, describing current theories about their extinction and explaining how paleontologists study their fossilized remains. |
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Page 50
... foot which looks very much like that of an ornithomimosaur ( see pages 44-49 ) . It has long and slender toes ending in flattened but quite pointed claws . However , unlike the three - toed ornithomimosaur foot , the foot of Macrophal ...
... foot which looks very much like that of an ornithomimosaur ( see pages 44-49 ) . It has long and slender toes ending in flattened but quite pointed claws . However , unlike the three - toed ornithomimosaur foot , the foot of Macrophal ...
Page 54
... foot showed that the toes were arranged in typical theropod fashion with a small , spur - like first toe and three longer walking toes . The original drawings of the specimen show that the second toe of the foot had a somewhat enlarged ...
... foot showed that the toes were arranged in typical theropod fashion with a small , spur - like first toe and three longer walking toes . The original drawings of the specimen show that the second toe of the foot had a somewhat enlarged ...
Page 107
... foot is firmly anchored on the ground this will result in the body being forced forwards ; the knee and ankle joints can be extended and as the leg straightens the body is forced forwards . The functions of these muscles are indicated ...
... foot is firmly anchored on the ground this will result in the body being forced forwards ; the knee and ankle joints can be extended and as the leg straightens the body is forced forwards . The functions of these muscles are indicated ...
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The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs: An Original and Compelling ... David Norman,John Sibbick No preview available - 1998 |
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs: An Original and Compelling ... David Norman No preview available - 1998 |
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