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doi:10.20944/preprints202408.0868.v1
Subject:
Biology And Life Sciences,
Life Sciences
Keywords:
Comparative Analysis; Cranial Morphology; Allosaurus; Feeding Mechanics; Theropod Dinosaurs; Jurassic Period; Skull Structure; Predatory Behavior; Fossil Anatomy; Dinosaur Feeding Strategies; Morphological Adaptations; Ecological Role; Cranial Kinesis; Bite Force; Sensory Functions; Biomechanics; Pathologies; Evolutionary Insights
Online: 13 August 2024 (08:56:01 CEST)
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doi:10.20944/preprints202407.2089.v2
Subject:
Biology And Life Sciences,
Life Sciences
Keywords:
Gigantism in theropods; Giganotosaurus carolinii; Body size evolution; Theropod morphology; Ecological roles; Apex predator; Skeletal morphology; Comparative anatomy; Paleoenvironmental data; Evolutionary pressures; Biological constraints; Physiological adaptations; Ecological adaptations; Cretaceous environment; Prey dynamics; Interspecies interactions; Ecosystem structure; Paleontological implications; Theropod behavior; Paleoecological landscape
Online: 7 August 2024 (23:13:43 CEST)
REVIEW
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doi:10.20944/preprints202408.0339.v1
Subject:
Biology And Life Sciences,
Life Sciences
Keywords:
Dilophosaurus wetherilli; cranial crests; theropod dinosaurs; Early Jurassic; morphological data; behavioral theories; fossil discoveries; comparative anatomy; biomechanical studies; display purposes; thermoregulation; defensive mechanisms; cranial anatomy; postcranial anatomy; evolutionary pressures; sexual dimorphism; social behavior; ; urvival; social interactions; early theropods; functional morphology
Online: 6 August 2024 (12:33:20 CEST)
REVIEW
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doi:10.20944/preprints202408.0360.v1
Subject:
Biology And Life Sciences,
Life Sciences
Keywords:
functional morphology; paleoecology; Pteranodon; Late Cretaceous; Pterosaur; aerodynamic adaptations; ecological adaptations; cranial features; elongated cranial crest; sexual dimorphism; species identification; wing morphology; flight mechanics; dynamic soaring; wingspan; long-distance travel; feeding habits; dietary preferences; dental structure; jaw structure; piscivorous diet; fossil evidence; ecological models; paleoenvironment; predator; competitor; pterosaur evolution; pterosaur behavior
Online: 6 August 2024 (06:05:02 CEST)
REVIEW
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doi:10.20944/preprints202408.0122.v1
Subject:
Biology And Life Sciences,
Life Sciences
Keywords:
Therizinosaurs; functional morphology; ecological role; theropod dinosaurs; elongated claws; herbivorous diet; evolutionary implications; fossil evidence; cranial anatomy; postcranial anatomy; Mesozoic ecosystems; Therizinosaurus cheloniformis; Falcarius utahensis; claw structure; feathered bodies; defensive mechanisms; skeletal structure; feeding behaviors; mechanical analyses; plant-feeding; semi-arid environments; floodplains; vegetated landscapes; body mass evolution; Late Cretaceous; predation; anatomical diversity
Online: 2 August 2024 (03:48:28 CEST)
REVIEW
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doi:10.20944/preprints202407.2611.v1
Subject:
Biology And Life Sciences,
Life Sciences
Keywords:
Ankylosaurus; Cretaceous armored dinosaurs; defensive adaptations; paleoecology; armor; lifestyle; morphological analysis; fossil specimens; osteoderms; tail club; defense mechanisms; predators; theropods; paleoenvironmental context; habitat; ecological interactions; evolutionary adaptations; ankylosaurids; evolutionary pressures; Late Cretaceous ecosystem; herbivore; ecological niche; armored dinosaurs; survival strategy; evolutionary dynamics; environmental interaction
Online: 31 July 2024 (16:45:37 CEST)
REVIEW
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doi:10.20944/preprints202407.2304.v1
Subject:
Biology And Life Sciences,
Life Sciences
Keywords:
Plumage; Velociraptor; Hunting Tactics; Anatomical Analysis; Biomechanical Modeling; Late Cretaceous; Feathers; Quill Knobs; Feather Functions; Camouflage; Aerodynamic Control; Stealth; Maneuverability; High-Speed Chases; Incline Running; Adaptability; Agility; Precision; Pack Hunting; Social Interactions; Behavioral Adaptations; Predatory Efficiency
Online: 29 July 2024 (12:56:39 CEST)
REVIEW
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doi:10.20944/preprints202407.2205.v1
Subject:
Biology And Life Sciences,
Life Sciences
Keywords:
Baryonyx walkeri; habitats; hunting strategies; piscivory; generalist predation; spinosaurid theropod; Early Cretaceous period; elongated snout; conical teeth; fluvial environments; lacustrine environments; diet; fish; aquatic organisms; cranial morphology; robust forelimbs; sickle-shaped claw; isotopic analysis; oxygen; crocodilians; behavioral ecology; paleontological data; ecological analogs; evolutionary pathways; predatory dinosaurs; spinosaurid ecology; behavior
Online: 29 July 2024 (10:29:45 CEST)
REVIEW
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doi:10.20944/preprints202407.2099.v1
Subject:
Biology And Life Sciences,
Life Sciences
Keywords:
morphological significance; behavioral significance; horns; Carnotaurus sastrei; Late Cretaceous period; fossil specimens; comparative anatomy; biomechanical modeling; evolutionary adaptations; potential functions; cranial structures; species recognition; thermoregulation; intraspecific combat; primary role; species recognition; intimidating rivals; signaling mating readiness; head-butting contests; display of dominance; thermoregulation; ecological context; environmental factors; functional morphology; adaptive strategies; theropod dinosaurs; form and function; evolutionary history; predatory dinosaurs
Online: 25 July 2024 (16:52:00 CEST)
REVIEW
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doi:10.20944/preprints202407.1810.v1
Subject:
Biology And Life Sciences,
Life Sciences
Keywords:
Tyrannosaurus rex; bite force; predatory behavior; mandibular stress; dinosaur paleontology; hunting strategies; fossil analysis; biomechanics
Online: 23 July 2024 (16:07:20 CEST)
REVIEW
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doi:10.20944/preprints202407.1688.v1
Subject:
Biology And Life Sciences,
Life Sciences
Keywords:
Spinosaurus aegyptiacus; dorsal sail; thermoregulation; display hypothesis; hydrodynamics; dinosaur morphology; functional analysis; paleobiology; thermoregulatory mechanisms; sexual display; social communication; aquatic adaptation; paleontological evidence; hypothesis evaluation; evolutionary biology
Online: 22 July 2024 (09:57:53 CEST)
