Escape behaviors in prey and the evolution of pennaceous plumage in dinosaurs
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-50225-x
Abstract: Numerous non-avian dinosaurs possessed pennaceous feathers on their forelimbs (proto-wings) and tail. Their functions remain unclear. We propose that these pennaceous feathers were used in displays to flush hiding prey through stimulation of sensory-neural escape… read more here.
Keywords: evolution; flush displays; pennaceous feathers; escape behaviors ... See more keywords