RE: L'origine et l'évolution des oiseaux, with a

[Tim Williams <tijawi@yahoo.com>]

Brad McFeeters wrote:


> Longisquama and Sharovipteryx are "terrestrial
> predators that were fleet-footed hunters" now?


Yes, how "terrestrial" and "fleet-footed" could _Sharovipteryx_ be with a long 
membrane stretched across the length of its leg...?  Give this a try David: 
strap a pair of kites to your legs, and see how fast you can run.

As for _Longisquama_, it's not easy to gauge its cursorial abilities, because 
the hindlimbs are not preserved.


David Peters wrote:

> Ironic on so many levels.

Sorry David; I guess it's too subtle for me.  How is it "ironic"?


Cheers

Tim