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An exceptionally well-preserved theropod dinosaur from the Yixian Formation of China.

Authors :
Chen, Pei-ji
Dong, Zhi-ming
Zhen, Shuo-nan
Source :
Nature; 1/8/1998, Vol. 391 Issue 6663, p147, 6p, 7 Color Photographs, 1 Black and White Photograph, 1 Chart, 2 Maps
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

Presents research which studied two fossilized dinosaur skeletons from Liaoning, northeastern China. Species Sinosauropteryx prima closely related to Compsognathus; Details about specimens; Unique traits; Possible implications for the origin of feathers.

Subjects

Subjects :
DINOSAURS
FOSSIL feathers

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00280836
Volume :
391
Issue :
6663
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Nature
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
68162
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/34356