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A skeletal reconstruction of Archaeopteryx
Subtitle:Acta Ornithologica, vol. 34, no. 2 ; Rekonstrukcja szkieletu praptaków Archaeopteryx
Creator:Elżanowski, Andrzej (1950– ) ; Paśko, Łukasz
Contributor:Polska Akademia Nauk. Muzeum i Instytut Zoologii ; Meeting of the European Ornithologists' Union (2 ; 1999 ; Gdańsk)
Publisher:Muzeum i Instytut Zoologii PAN
Place of publishing: Date issued/created: Description:Referat wygłoszony na Second Meeting of the European Ornithologists' Union ; Bibliogr. p. 128-129 ; P. [123]-129 : ill. ; 27 cm ; Abstract in Polish. Taxa in Latin
Type of object: Subject and Keywords:Archaeopteryx ; birds ; fossils ; anatomy ; skeleton ; congresses ; palaeontologic reconstruction ; avian skeleton ; Archaeopterygidae ; Aves
Abstract:A novel, skeletal reconstruction of Archaeopteryx skeleton follows Heilmann's (1926) tradition in being based primarily on osteological evidence and free phylogenetic and functional preconceptions. Although the connection between the sternum and ribs remains unknown, a combination of positional and comparative evidence speaks for the presence of cartilaginous sternal ribs. The reconstructed rib cage is compatible with some levels of the airsac ventilation mechanics. The reconstructed segmental position (relative to the vertebral column) of the shoulder girdle at the level of 11th or 12th vertebra agrees with evidence from both modern birds and theropods. The wing must have been largely folded in the resting position, but the geometry and mechanism of wing folding remain conjectural. In its gait and stance, Archaeopteryx was more similar to the modern birds than to the theropods.
Relation: Volume: Issue: Start page: End page: Resource type: Detailed Resource Type: Format: Source:MiIZ PAN, call no. P.257, Vol. 34, No 2 ; MiIZ PAN, call no. P.4568, Vol. 34, No 2 ; click here to follow the link
Language: Rights:Rights Reserved - Restricted Access
Terms of use: Digitizing institution:Museum and Institute of Zoology of the Polish Academy of Sciences
Original in:Library of the Museum and Institute of Zoology of the Polish Academy of Sciences
Projects co-financed by:Programme Innovative Economy, 2010-2014, Priority Axis 2. R&D infrastructure ; European Union. European Regional Development Fund
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