RE: Tanycolagreus vs Coelurus

[Michael Mortimer <mickey_mortimer111@msn.com>]

Tim Williams wrote-

> Anyways, you can find the original description of _Tanycolagreus_ (as a 
> pdf) at:
>
> https://scientists.dmns.org/sites/kencarpenter/default.aspx
>
> Carpenter, K., Miles, C., and Cloward, K. (2005). New small theropod from 
> the Upper Jurassic Morrison Formation of Wyoming. Pp. 23-48 in Carpenter, 
> K. (ed.) The Carnivorous Dinosaurs. Indiana University Press, Bloomington.
>
> In brief, Carpenter &c find that _Tanycolagreus_ is "most similar to 
> _Coelurus_", but is more primitive in a number of anatomical features.

The redescription of Coelurus is also there.  Both papers have skeletal 
reconstructions.  They are fairly similar except Coelurus has longer legs 
and a more slender skull (based on the dentary), as well as the numerous 
subtle differences.

Mickey Mortimer