References / paperFour-winged dinosaurs from China
Xu, X.; Zhou, Z.; Wang, X.; Kuang, X.; Zhang, F.; Du, X.
Year2003
Source roleprimary-study
DOI / ID10.1038/nature01342
Fitness and scope
morphology · topology · range
IVPP V13352 preserves long pennaceous feathers on forelimbs, hindlimbs and tail; aerodynamic use and phylogenetic implications remain interpretations.
Claim ledger
morphology · mediumHolotype IVPP V13352 preserves long pennaceous feathers attached to forelimbs, hindlimbs and tail; these surfaces document a four-winged anatomical configuration, while flight path, aerodynamic performance and phylogenetic position remain inferred.
claim:event:microraptor-four-winged-holotype