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 35
... typical archosaur skull openings in the upper and lower jaws are well shown . The powerful jaws and serrated teeth of both these creatures testifies to their predatory habits . Above : The varanid lizards of today ( the monitor lizards ) ...
... typical archosaur skull openings in the upper and lower jaws are well shown . The powerful jaws and serrated teeth of both these creatures testifies to their predatory habits . Above : The varanid lizards of today ( the monitor lizards ) ...
Page 65
... typical ' carnosaur ' features of the large head , weak front leg , powerful back leg and long tail . In this form the neck was longer and more flexible than usual , but it was still controlled by powerful muscles attached to the neck ...
... typical ' carnosaur ' features of the large head , weak front leg , powerful back leg and long tail . In this form the neck was longer and more flexible than usual , but it was still controlled by powerful muscles attached to the neck ...
Page 128
... typical 90 quadrupedal types such as Protoceratops to small bipeds like Microceratops and Leptoceratops which is a North American form . 100 110 below ( and on the next four pages ) , however , are several rather less typical ...
... typical 90 quadrupedal types such as Protoceratops to small bipeds like Microceratops and Leptoceratops which is a North American form . 100 110 below ( and on the next four pages ) , however , are several rather less typical ...
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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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