Systematics, phylogeny and palaeobiogeography of the ankylosaurid dinosaurs
VM Arbour, PJ Currie - Journal of Systematic Palaeontology, 2016 - Taylor & Francis
The Ankylosauria is a group of herbivorous, quadrupedal, armoured dinosaurs subdivided
into at least two major clades, the Ankylosauridae and the Nodosauridae. The most derived …
into at least two major clades, the Ankylosauridae and the Nodosauridae. The most derived …
[HTML][HTML] Impact of the Jenkyns Event (early Toarcian) on dinosaurs: Comparison with the Triassic/Jurassic transition
Abstract The Early Jurassic Jenkyns Event (∼ 183 Ma) was characterized in terrestrial
environments by global warming, perturbation of the carbon cycle, enhanced weathering …
environments by global warming, perturbation of the carbon cycle, enhanced weathering …
[HTML][HTML] Island life in the Cretaceous-faunal composition, biogeography, evolution, and extinction of land-living vertebrates on the Late Cretaceous European …
Abstract The Late Cretaceous was a time of tremendous global change, as the final stages
of the Age of Dinosaurs were shaped by climate and sea level fluctuations and witness to …
of the Age of Dinosaurs were shaped by climate and sea level fluctuations and witness to …
The phylogenetic nomenclature of ornithischian dinosaurs
Ornithischians form a large clade of globally distributed Mesozoic dinosaurs, and represent
one of their three major radiations. Throughout their evolutionary history, exceeding 134 …
one of their three major radiations. Throughout their evolutionary history, exceeding 134 …
New Australian sauropods shed light on Cretaceous dinosaur palaeobiogeography
Australian dinosaurs have played a rare but controversial role in the debate surrounding the
effect of Gondwanan break-up on Cretaceous dinosaur distribution. Major spatiotemporal …
effect of Gondwanan break-up on Cretaceous dinosaur distribution. Major spatiotemporal …
Taxonomic, palaeobiological and evolutionary implications of a phylogenetic hypothesis for Ornithischia (Archosauria: Dinosauria)
The origin and evolutionary relationships of ornithischian dinosaurs are topics that have
undergone a series of substantial revisions. At present there are several competing …
undergone a series of substantial revisions. At present there are several competing …
[HTML][HTML] An exceptionally preserved three-dimensional armored dinosaur reveals insights into coloration and Cretaceous predator-prey dynamics
Predator-prey dynamics are an important evolutionary driver of escalating predation mode
and efficiency, and commensurate responses of prey [1–3]. Among these strategies …
and efficiency, and commensurate responses of prey [1–3]. Among these strategies …
A comprehensive phylogenetic analysis on early ornithischian evolution
AO Fonseca, IJ Reid, A Venner… - Journal of Systematic …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Resolving the evolutionary relationships of early diverging ('basal') ornithischian dinosaurs
is a challenging topic in palaeontology, with multiple competing hypotheses on the …
is a challenging topic in palaeontology, with multiple competing hypotheses on the …
Bizarre tail weaponry in a transitional ankylosaur from subantarctic Chile
Armoured dinosaurs are well known for their evolution of specialized tail weapons—paired
tail spikes in stegosaurs and heavy tail clubs in advanced ankylosaurs. Armoured dinosaurs …
tail spikes in stegosaurs and heavy tail clubs in advanced ankylosaurs. Armoured dinosaurs …
Bizarre dermal armour suggests the first African ankylosaur
SCR Maidment, SJ Strachan, D Ouarhache… - Nature Ecology & …, 2021 - nature.com
Ankylosauria is a diverse clade of armoured dinosaurs whose members were important
constituents of many Cretaceous faunas. Phylogenetic analyses imply that the clade …
constituents of many Cretaceous faunas. Phylogenetic analyses imply that the clade …