Palaeontology: Walking with pterosaurs.

IF 8.1 1区生物学 Q1 BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Current Biology Pub Date : 2024-12-16 DOI:10.1016/j.cub.2024.10.066

David M Martill

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Abstract

Pterosaurs, iconic flying reptiles of the Mesozoic, walked on all fours. A new study has analysed their hand and foot anatomy and how it enabled the walking lifestyle that may have been the foundation of their attaining gigantic sizes.

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Current Biology 生物-生化与分子生物学

CiteScore

11.80

自引率

2.20%

发文量

869

审稿时长

46 days

期刊介绍： Current Biology is a comprehensive journal that showcases original research in various disciplines of biology. It provides a platform for scientists to disseminate their groundbreaking findings and promotes interdisciplinary communication. The journal publishes articles of general interest, encompassing diverse fields of biology. Moreover, it offers accessible editorial pieces that are specifically designed to enlighten non-specialist readers.