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Confuciusornis

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Pygostyle: The Evolutionary Pillar of Bird Tails

Pygostyle: The Evolutionary Pillar of Bird Tails In the world of avian anatomy, the pygostyle serves as a critical structural foundation. Derived from the Ancient Greek words pugḗ (tail o...

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Confuciusornis: The Beaked Avialan of the Early Cretaceous

Confuciusornis: The Beaked Avialan of the Early Cretaceous Among the most significant discoveries in the study of avian evolution is Confuciusornis, a genus of basal avialan (bird-like) t...

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