Pulling Through - Possible Aquatic Locomotion in Spinosauridae

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Science, Earth Sciences, Palaeontology
Cover of the book Pulling Through - Possible Aquatic Locomotion in Spinosauridae by Thomas R. Diehl, Thomas Diehl
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Author: Thomas R. Diehl ISBN: 9781501455827
Publisher: Thomas Diehl Publication: September 16, 2014
Imprint: Language: English
Author: Thomas R. Diehl
ISBN: 9781501455827
Publisher: Thomas Diehl
Publication: September 16, 2014
Imprint:
Language: English

The enlarged thumb claw seen in most spinosaurids has traditionally been interpreted in many ways, the most common current interpretation seemingly being that of a fishing instrument. The author of this text doubts this is a feasible use given the claw's size and shape. Instead, he proposes the idea of the claw being a locomotive organ in shallow water, its bearers using it by anchoring the claws in the ground and then pulling themselves forward with their unusually developed arms.

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The enlarged thumb claw seen in most spinosaurids has traditionally been interpreted in many ways, the most common current interpretation seemingly being that of a fishing instrument. The author of this text doubts this is a feasible use given the claw's size and shape. Instead, he proposes the idea of the claw being a locomotive organ in shallow water, its bearers using it by anchoring the claws in the ground and then pulling themselves forward with their unusually developed arms.

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