Otero, A.; Cuff, A.R.; Allen, V.; Sumner-Rooney, L.; Pol, D.; Hutchinson, J.R.
taxonomy · topology · range · morphology · ecology · geochronology · methods · event-mechanism
CT, surface scans and photogrammetry feed sensitivity-tested centre-of-mass models assembled from multiple individuals.
Digital models built from the hatchling, yearling PVL 4587 and adult Mussaurus sample move the estimated centre of mass forward and support a bipedal-to-quadrupedal ontogenetic stance shift; the stance is a model result assembled from several individuals, not a preserved gait or evolutionary stage.
claim:event:mussaurus-ontogenetic-stance-modelMussaurus is represented by hatchling, yearling and adult specimens from the Patagonian sample used for its ontogenetic models; these individuals do not establish complete genus endpoints or an evolutionary ladder.
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