Prey attack by a large theropod dinosaur

E. J. Rayfield (), D. B. Norman and P. Upchurch
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E. J. Rayfield: University of Cambridge
D. B. Norman: University of Cambridge
P. Upchurch: University of Cambridge

Nature, 2002, vol. 416, issue 6879, 388-388

Abstract: Abstract Our analysis showed that the cranial strength of Allosaurus far exceeded the stresses that could have been generated by its jaw-closing muscles, and we suggested that this disparity might be explained if this dinosaur had adopted a 'slash-and-tear' mode of attack. Frazzetta and Kardong raise three points in criticism of this suggested mode of feeding.

Date: 2002
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