Re: More New Refs

[Raymond Ancog <rayancog@pacific.net.ph>]

Dinogeorge wrote:

>Since a well-developed furcula is known for _Longisquama_, we can expect to 
>find it WAY WAY back in the early days of Theropoda!

But since _Longisquama_ isn't a dinosaur but an archosaur ("thecodont") of
uncertain affinities (to my knowledge), maybe the furcula may have
developed independently within the archosaur group. Let's look for an early
theropod, say an _Eoraptor_ relative, for a furcula.

BTW, are _Longisquama_'s dorsal scales paired, or just a single row? And
can they be held to the sides, or must they stay stiffly upright?




Raymond Thaddeus C. Ancog
Mines and Geosciences Bureau
Philippines