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December 3, 2022Open Access

How did baby Utahraptor caudals articulate? The answer will sicken and disgust you

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The examination of baby Utahraptor vertebrae uncovers surprising articulatory features that are both fascinating and unsettling.
Notable findings include the structure and articulation of caudal vertebrae, providing insights into juvenile dinosaur morphology.
This analysis includes comparing different caudal vertebrae formations, enhancing our understanding of early dinosaur anatomy.
Implications of this research extend to our comprehension of growth patterns and anatomical variations in young dinosaurs.

Implication

Analysis reveals unique articulation of caudal vertebrae in baby Utahraptor, highlighting new insights into dinosaur anatomy.

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Over on Mastodon (sign up, it's great!), Jim Kirkland posted a baby Utahraptor caudal vertebrae for #FossilFriday.

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Mike Taylor (2022) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68eb6f7ceea689731b300650 https://doi.org/10.59350/359q1-mk928

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