Winged forelimbs of the small theropod dinosaur Caudipteryx could have generated small aerodynamic forces during rapid terrestrial locomotion
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-35966-4
Abstract: Pennaceous feathers capable of forming aerodynamic surfaces are characteristic of Pennaraptora, the group comprising birds and their closest relatives among non-avian dinosaurs. However, members of the basal pennaraptoran lineage Oviraptorosauria were clearly flightless, and the… read more here.
Keywords: rapid terrestrial; could generated; aerodynamic forces; pennaceous feathers ... See more keywords
Terrestrial locomotion in American eels (Anguilla rostrata): How substrate and incline affect movement patterns.
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DOI: 10.1093/icb/icaa016
Abstract: Fishes overcome a variety of challenges in order to invade the terrestrial environment. Terrestrial invasions by fish occur over a variety of environmental contexts. In order to advance their bodies on land, fishes capable of… read more here.
Keywords: substrate incline; locomotion; anguilla rostrata; terrestrial locomotion ... See more keywords