Re: Psittacosaurus bristle article in Naturwissenschaften online

["Rob Gay" <rob@dinodomain.com>]

>I find it interesting that in some _Psittacosaurus_ species said tendons
only extend along the proximal half of the tail.  Likely coincidence, but
perhaps there is a functional correlate??<
There was a talk at Bozeman (IIRC) about functional limits of supporting
tendons, where they would be effective, and where they wouldn't be. Very
interesting talk, and I wouldn't be surprised if that played into the
placement of tendons on Psittacosaurus specimens..
Peace,
Rob

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