Sigilmassasaurus is Spinosaurus: A reappraisal of African spinosaurines
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cretres.2020.104520
Abstract: Abstract Remains of enigmatic spinosaurs from mid-Cretaceous North African strata have, for over a century, been the subject of taxonomic deliberations. The gigantic Spinosaurus aegyptiacus Stromer, 1915 has gained iconic status in the vertebrate palaeontological… read more here.
Keywords: spinosaurus; spinosaurus aegyptiacus; reappraisal african; sigilmassasaurus spinosaurus ... See more keywords
Contributions to a Discussion of Spinosaurus aegyptiacus as a Capable Swimmer and Deep-Water Predator
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DOI: 10.3390/life11090889
Abstract: The new findings on Spinosaurus’ swim tail strongly suggest that Spinosaurus was a specialized deep-water predator. However, the tail must be seen in the context of the propelled body. The comparison of the flow characteristics… read more here.
Keywords: water predator; spinosaurus; water; contributions discussion ... See more keywords
A buoyancy, balance and stability challenge to the hypothesis of a semi-aquatic Spinosaurus Stromer, 1915 (Dinosauria: Theropoda)
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DOI: 10.7717/peerj.5409
Abstract: A recent interpretation of the fossil remains of the enigmatic, large predatory dinosaur Spinosaurus aegyptiacus Stromer 1915 proposed that it was specially adapted for a semi-aquatic mode of life—a first for any predatory dinosaur. To… read more here.
Keywords: balance stability; stromer 1915; spinosaurus; stability challenge ... See more keywords