The distribution of integumentary structures in a feathered dinosaur

Authors
Ji, Q Norell, MA Gao, KQ Ji, SA Ren, D
Citation
Q. Ji et al., The distribution of integumentary structures in a feathered dinosaur, NATURE, 410(6832), 2001, pp. 1084-1088
Citations number
29
Categorie Soggetti
Multidisciplinary,Multidisciplinary,Multidisciplinary
Journal title
NATURE
ISSN journal
00280836 → ACNP
Volume
410
Issue
6832
Year of publication
2001
Pages
1084 - 1088
Database
ISI
SICI code
0028-0836(20010426)410:6832<1084:TDOISI>2.0.ZU;2-B
Abstract
Non-avian theropod dinosaurs with preserved integumentary coverings are bec oming more common(1-6); but apart from the multiple specimens of Caudiptery x, which have true feathers(2,7), animals that are reasonably complete and entirely articulated that show these structures in relation to the body hav e not been reported. Here we report on an enigmatic small theropod dinosaur that is covered with filamentous feather-like structures over its entire b ody.