Evolution of hind limb morphology of Titanosauriformes (Dinosauria, Sauropoda) analyzed via 3D geometric morphometrics reveals wide-gauge posture as an exaptation for gigantism
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DOI: 10.1101/2023.10.04.560839
Abstract: The sauropod hind limb was the main support that allowed their gigantic body masses and a wide range of dynamic stability adaptations. It was closely related to the position of the centre of masses of… read more here.
Keywords: morphometrics; hind limb; wide gauge; gauge posture ... See more keywords