The Theropod Archives Update History

12 June 2008

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Chiappe, L. M., M. A. Norell and J. M. Clark. 1998. The skull of a relative of the stem-group bird Mononykus. Nature 392(6673):275-278. [with 4 text-figures; Archives copy includes supplemental data (available at nature.com)] Source: The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County Dinosaur Institute: Luis M. Chiappe, Ph.D. Published Works

Names Shuvuuia deserti

Acc. ID | Date: Chiappe_1998_Nat_392(6673)_275_SD | 29-May-08 [Added download link]

Farlow, J. O., S. M. Gatesy, T. R. Holtz Jr., J. R. Hutchinson and J. M. Robinson. 2000. Theropod Locomotion. American Zoologist 40:640-663. [with 11 text-figures, 1 table & 2 appendices] Source: Oxford Journals Note: Also available from Royal Veterinary College: John Hutchinson Publications.

Studies theropod locomotion

Acc. ID | Date: Farlow_2000_AmZool_40_640 | 29-May-08 [Added note with secondary source]

Forster, C. A., S. D. Sampson, L. M. Chiappe and D. W. Krause. 1998. The Theropod Ancestry of Birds: New Evidence from the Late Cretaceous of Madagascar. Science 279(5358):1915-1919. [with 5 text-figures & 1 table] Source: The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County Dinosaur Institute: Luis M. Chiappe, Ph.D. Published Works. Notes: Science Online provides free access to this PDF if you are a registered user. Article also available in HTML format at Bellarmine University.

Names Rahona ostromi

Acc. ID | Date: Forster_1998_Sci_279(5358)_1915 | 29-May-08 [Changed primary source]

Marsh, O. C. 1877. Notice of a new and gigantic dinosaur. American Journal of Science (Series 3) 14:87-88. Note: Archives copy downloaded from O. C. Marsh Papers at Matt Wedel's sauroposeidon.net.

Names Dryptosaurus aquilunguis (plus the sauropod Titanosaurus montanus)

Acc. ID | Date: Marsh_1877_AmJSciS3_14_87 | 29-May-08 [Credited source of Archives copy]

Novas, F. E., M. D. Ezcurra and A. Lecuona. 2008. Orkoraptor burkei nov. gen. et sp., a large theropod from the Maastrichtian Pari Aike Formation, Southern Patagonia, Argentina. Cretaceous Research 29(3):468-480. ["in press" edition]

Names Orkoraptor burkei

Acc. ID | Date: Novas_2008_CretRes_29(3)_468_IP | 29-May-08 [Modified entry to reflect official publication]

PDF Registry Additions

Allain, R. 2001. Redescription of Streptospondylus altdorfensis, le dinosaure théropode de Cuvier, du Jurassique de Nomrandie. Geodiversitas 23(3):349-367. [with 7 text-figures & 1 table] Source: For the top link [original publication, in French], Site officiel du Muséum national d'Histoire naturelle; For the bottom link [English translation], The Polygot Paleontologist

Redescribes Streptospondylus altdorfensis

Acc. ID | Date: Allain_2001_Geodiv_23(3)_349_FL | 12-Jun-08
Acc. ID | Date: Allain_2001_Geodiv_23(3)_349_NOC_T | 12-Jun-08

Candeiro, C. R. A. and A. G. Martinelli. 2005. Abelisauroidea and Carcharodontosauridae (Theropoda, Dinosauria) in the Cretaceous of South America: Paleogeographical and Geocronological Implications. Sociedade & Natureza, Uberlândia 17(33):5-19. [with 4 text-figures & 2 tables] Source: Revista Sociedade & Natureza

Lists South America's abelisauroid ceratosaurians and carcharodontosaurid allosaurians

Acc. ID | Date: Candeiro_2005_SocNatUber_17(33)_5_NS | 12-Jun-08

Carrano, M. T. and J. R. Hutchinson. 2002. Pelvic and Hindlimb Musculature of Tyrannosaurus rex (Dinosauria: Theropoda). Journal of Morphology 253:207-228. [with 9 text-figures & 2 tables] Source: Royal Veterinary College: John Hutchinson Publications

Reconstructs the pelvic and hindlimb muscles of Tyrannosaurus rex

Acc. ID | Date: Carrano_2002_JMorph_253_207 | 12-Jun-08

Currie, P. J. 2006. On the quadrate of Sinraptor dongi (Theropoda: Allosauroidea) from the Late Jurassic of China. In Csiki, Z. (ed.), Mesozoic and Cenozoic Vertebrates and Paleonenvironments, Tributes to the Career of Prof. Dan Grigorescu. Ars Docendi, Bucharest. pp. 111-115. [with 2 text-figures & 2 tables] Source: University of Alberta Department of Biological Sciences: Dr. Philip J Currie Publications

Describes the quadrate of Sinraptor dongi

Acc. ID | Date: Currie_2006_MesCenVertPalEnv_111 | 12-Jun-08

Currie, P. J. 2003. Feathered dinosaurs and the origin of birds. In Legakis, A., S. Sfenthourakis, R. Polymeni and M. Thessalou-Legaki (eds.), Proceedings of the XVIIIth (New) International Congress of Zoology, The New Panorama of Animal Evolution. Hellenic Zoological Society, Zoological Museum, Athens, Greece. Pensoft Publishers, Sofia, Bulgaria. pp. 55-60. [with 1 text-figure] Source: University of Alberta Department of Biological Sciences: Dr. Philip J Currie Publications

Reviews the non-avian theropods known to have feathers; Discusses bird origins

Acc. ID | Date: Currie_2003_Proc18ICZNewPanAnEv_55_NS | 12-Jun-08

Currie, P. J. 2000. Theropods from the Cretaceous of Mongolia. In Benton, M. J., M. A. Shishkin, D. M. Unwin and E. N. Kurochkin (eds.), The Age of Dinosaurs in Russia and Mongolia. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge. pp. 434-455. [with 8 text-figures & 1 table] Source: University of Alberta Department of Biological Sciences: Dr. Philip J Currie Publications

Provides a systematic survey of theropods from the Cretaceous of Mongolia

Acc. ID | Date: Currie_2000_AgeDinosRussMong_434_NS | 12-Jun-08

Currie, P. J. and A. R. Jacobsen. 1995. An azhdarchid pterosaur eaten by a velociraptorine theropod. Canadian Journal of Earth Sciences 32:922-925. [with 3 text-figures] Source: University of Alberta Department of Biological Sciences: Dr. Philip J Currie Publications

Describes an azhdarchid pterosaur tibia with tooth marks and the imbedded tip of a tooth belonging to Saurornitholestes langstoni

Acc. ID | Date: Currie_1995_CJES_32_922_NS | 12-Jun-08

Currie, P. J., P. Vickers-Rich and T. H. Rich. 1996. Possible oviraptorosaur (Theropoda, Dinosauria) specimens from the Early Cretaceous Otway Group of Dinosaur Cove, Australia. Alcheringa 20:73-79. [with 3 text-figures] Source: University of Alberta Department of Biological Sciences: Dr. Philip J Currie Publications

Describes possible oviraptorosaur specimens (including an isolated vertebra and possible surangular) from the southern coast of Victoria, Australia

Acc. ID | Date: Currie_1996_Alcheringa_20_73_NS | 12-Jun-08

Dong, Z. M. and P. J. Currie. 1996. On the discovery of an oviraptorid skeleton on a nest of eggs at Bayan Mandahu, Inner Mongolia, People’s Republic of China. Canadian Journal of Earth Sciences 33:631-636. [with 4 text-figures] Source: University of Alberta Department of Biological Sciences: Dr. Philip J Currie Publications

Describes a partial oviraptorid skeleton and nest of eggs

Acc. ID | Date: Dong_1996_CJES_33_631_NS | 12-Jun-08

Dyke, G. J. and M. A. Norell. 2005. Caudipteryx as a non-avialan theropod rather than a flightless bird. Acta Palaeontologica Polonica 50(1):101-116. [with 4 text-figures, 2 tables & 2 appendices] Source: Acta Palaeontologica Polonica

Rejects the claim that Caudipteryx is a flightless bird

Acc. ID | Date: Dyke_2005_APP_50(1)_101 | 12-Jun-08

Fanti F. and F. Therrien. 2007. Theropod tooth assemblages from the Late Cretaceous Maevarano Formation and the possible presence of dromaeosaurids in Madagascar. Acta Palaeontologica Polonica 52(1):155-166. [with 11 text-figures & 3 tables; Archives copy also includes supplemental data] Source: Acta Palaeontologica Polonica

Studies a collection of over 180 theropod teeth from the Maevarano Formation in order to document theropod diversity

Acc. ID | Date: Fanti_2007_APP_52(1)_155_SD | 12-Jun-08

Fiorillo, A. R. and P. J. Currie. 1994. Theropod teeth from the Judith River Formation (Upper Cretaceous) of south-central Montana. Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology 14(1):74-80. [with 3 text-figures & 5 tables] Source: University of Alberta Department of Biological Sciences: Dr. Philip J Currie Publications

Discusses 129 teeth from the Judith River Formation, representing five theropod taxa

Acc. ID | Date: Fiorillo_1994_JVP_14(1)_74_NS | 12-Jun-08

Godfrey, S. J. and P. J. Currie. 2004. A theropod (Dromaeosauridae, Dinosauria) sternal plate from the Dinosaur Park Formation (Campanian, Upper Cretaceous) of Alberta, Canada. In Currie, P. J., E. B. Koppelhus, M. A. Shugar and J. L. Wright (eds.), Feathered Dragons, Studies on the Transition from Dinosaurs to Birds. Indiana University Press, Bloomington, Indiana. pp. 144-149. [with 2 text-figures] Source: University of Alberta Department of Biological Sciences: Dr. Philip J Currie Publications

Describes the sternal plate of a small velociraptorine theropod from the Dinosaur Park Formation

Acc. ID | Date: Godfrey_2004_FeathDragSTDB_144_NS | 12-Jun-08

Grellet-Tinner, G. 2006. Oology and the evolution of thermophysiology in saurischian dinosaurs: homeotherm and endotherm deinonychosaurians? Papéis Avulsos de Zoologia (São Paulo) 46(1):1-10. [with 3 text-figures & 2 tables] Source: SciELO - Scientific electronic library online

Reviews oological and reproductive characters and describes their usefulness in probing the origin of avian endothermy

Acc. ID | Date: Grellet-Tinner_2006_PapAvZool_46(1)_1 | 12-Jun-08

Hurum, J. H. and P. J. Currie. 2000. The crushing bite of tyrannosaurids. Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology 20(3):619-621. [with 2 text figures] Source: University of Alberta Department of Biological Sciences: Dr. Philip J Currie Publications

Describes the intramandibular jaw joint and supradentary/coronoid bones in tyrannosaurids

Acc. ID | Date: Hurum_2000_JVP_20(3)_619 | 12-Jun-08

Hutchinson, J. R. 2004. Biomechanical Modeling and Sensitivity Analysis of Bipedal Running Ability. II. Extinct Taxa. Journal of Morphology 262:441-461. [with 6 text-figures, 6 tables & 2 appendices] Source: Royal Veterinary College: John Hutchinson Publications

Examines the bipedal running ability of various theropod taxa

Acc. ID | Date: Hutchinson_2004_JMorph_262_441 | 12-Jun-08

Hutchinson, J. R. and L. M. Chiappe. 1998. The First Known Alvarezsaurid (Theropoda: Aves) from North America. Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology 18(3):447-450. [with 3 text-figures] Source: Royal Veterinary College: John Hutchinson Publications

Describes right pubis and partial ischium from the Hell Creek Formation as the first known North American alvarezsaurid

Acc. ID | Date: Hutchinson_1998_JVP_18(3)_447_NS | 12-Jun-08

Hutchinson, J. R. and M. Garcia. 2002. Tyrannosaurus was not a fast runner. Nature 415(6875):1018-1021. [with 3 text-figures & 2 tables] Source: Royal Veterinary College: John Hutchinson Publications

Gauges the running ability of Tyrannosaurus by estimating the minimum mass of extensor muscle required for fast running

Acc. ID | Date: Hutchinson_2002_Nat_415(6875)_1018 | 12-Jun-08

Hutchinson, J. R. and M. Garcia. 2002. Erratum: Tyrannosaurus was not a fast runner. Nature 416(6878):349. Source: Royal Veterinary College: John Hutchinson Publications

Corrects errors in Table 1 of the original article, Nature 415(6875):1018-1021

Acc. ID | Date: Hutchinson_2002_Nat_416(6878)_349 | 12-Jun-08

Hutchinson, J. R. and S. M. Gatesy. 2006. Dinosaur Locomotion: Beyond the bones. Nature 440(7082):292-294. [with 3 text-figures & 1 box] Source: Royal Veterinary College: John Hutchinson Publications

News item discussing scientific methods for probing dinosaur stance and locomotion

Acc. ID | Date: Hutchinson_2006_Nat_440(7082)_292 | 12-Jun-08

Hutchinson, J. R., F. C. Anderson, S. S. Blemker and S. L. Delp. 2005. Analysis of hindlimb muscle moment arms in Tyrannosaurus rex using a three-dimensional musculoskeletal computer model: implications for stance, gait, and speed. Paleobiology 31(4):676-701. [with 8 text-figures, 6 tables & 4 appendices] Source: Royal Veterinary College: John Hutchinson Publications

Analyzes hindlimb muscle moment arms in Tyrannosaurus rex

Acc. ID | Date: Hutchinson_2005_PalBiol_31(4)_676 | 12-Jun-08

Hutchinson, J. R., V. Ng-Thow-Hing and F. C. Anderson. 2007. A 3D interactive method for estimating body segmental parameters in animals: Application to the turning and running performance of Tyrannosaurus rex. Journal of Theoretical Biology 246:660-680. [with 9 text-figures & 9 tables] Source: Royal Veterinary College: John Hutchinson Publications

Applies a 3D interactive study methodology to the turning and running performance of Tyrannosaurus rex

Acc. ID | Date: Hutchinson_2007_JTheoBiol_246_660 | 12-Jun-08

Makovicky, P. J. and P. J. Currie. 1998. The presence of a furcula in tyrannosaurid theropods, and its phylogenetic and functional implications. Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology 18(1):143-149. [with 6 text-figures & 1 table] Source: University of Alberta Department of Biological Sciences: Dr. Philip J Currie Publications

Describes fused clavicles in several tyrannosaurid skeletons

Acc. ID | Date: Makovicky_1998_JVP_18(1)_143_NS | 12-Jun-08

Maryańska, T., H. Osmólska and M. Wolsan. 2002. Avialan status for Oviraptorosauria. Acta Palaeontologica Polonica 47(1):97-116. [with 1 text-figure, 1 table & 2 appendices] Source: Acta Palaeontologica Polonica

Presents the results of a phylogenetic analysis placing Oviraptorosauria within Avialae

Acc. ID | Date: Maryanska_2002_APP_47(1)_97 | 12-Jun-08

Mazzetta, G. V., P. Christiansen and R. A. Fariña. 2004. Giants and Bizarres: Body Size of Some Southern South American Cretaceous Dinosaurs. Historical Biology, 2004:1-13. [with 6 text-figures & 6 tables]

Discusses the size of some South American Cretaceous Dinosaurs, including Carnotaurus sastrei and Giganotosaurus carolinii

Acc. ID | Date: Mazzetta_2004_HistBiol_2004_1 | 12-Jun-08

McCrea, R. T. and P. J. Currie. 1998. A preliminary report on dinosaur tracksites in the Lower Cretaceous (Albian) Gates Formation near Grande Cache, Alberta. In Lucas, S. G., J. I. Kirkland and J. W. Estep (eds.), Lower and Middle Cretaceous Terrestrial Ecosystems (Bulletin 14). New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science, Albuquerque, New Mexico. pp.155-162. [with 5 text-figures] Source: University of Alberta Department of Biological Sciences: Dr. Philip J Currie Publications

Reports on dinosaur tracksites in the Gates Formation with some theropod tracks present

Acc. ID | Date: McCrea_1998_NMMNHSBull_14_155_NS | 12-Jun-08

Middleton, K. M. and S. M. Gatesy. 2000. Theropod forelimb design and evolution. Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society 128:149-187. [with 8 text-figures, 2 tables & 3 appendices] Source: Brown University

Examines the relationship between forelimb design and function throughout the history of theropod evolution

Acc. ID | Date: Middleton_2000_ZoolJLinnSoc_128_149 | 12-Jun-08

Nesbitt, S. J., A. H. Turner, G. M. Erickson and M. A. Norell. 2006. Prey choice and cannibalistic behaviour in the theropod Coelophysis. Biology Letters 2(4):611-614. [with 2 text-figures; Archives copy includes supplemental data] Source: Royal Society Publishing: Biology Letters

Tests and rejects the hypothesis that Coelophysis was cannibalistic

Acc. ID | Date: Nesbitt_2006_BiolLett_2(4)_611_SD | 12-Jun-08

Niedźwiedzki G. and G. Pieńkowski. 2004. A dinosaur track association from the Early Jurassic deltaic deposits of Podole near Opatów, Poland. Geological Quarterly 48(4):333-338. [with 5 text-figures] Source: PGI - Polish Geological Institute

Describes theropod, small sauropod, and thyreophoran tracks from the Early Jurassic of Poland

Acc. ID | Date: Niedzwiedzki_2004_GeolQ_48(4)_333 | 12-Jun-08

Novas, F. E., M. D. Ezcurra and F. L. Agnolin. 2006. Humerus of a basal abellisauroid theropod from the Late Cretaceous of Patagonia. Revista del Museo Argentino de Ciencias Naturales, nueva serie 8(1):63-68. [with 4 text-figures] Source: Museo Argentino de Ciencias Naturales

Describes an abelisauroid theropod humerus from Patagonia

Acc. ID | Date: Novas_2006_RevMusArgCiencNatNS_8(1)_63_NS | 12-Jun-08

Osmólska, H. 2004. Evidence on relation of brain to endocranial cavity in oviraptorid dinosaurs. Acta Palaeontologica Polonica 49(2):321-324. [with 3 text-figures] Source: Acta Palaeontologica Polonica

Describes a fragment of a skull roof of Ingenia yanshini with numerous vascular imprints

Acc. ID | Date: Osmolska_2004_APP_49(2)_321 | 12-Jun-08

Padian, K., J. R. Hutchinson and T. R. Holtz, Jr. 1999. Phylogenetic Definitions and Nomenclature of the Major Categories of the Carnivorous Dinosauria (Theropoda). Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology 19(1):69-80. [with 5 text-figures] Source: Royal Veterinary College: John Hutchinson Publications

Presents a standardized nomenclature for the higher systematic categories of Theropoda

Acc. ID | Date: Padian_1999_JVP_19(1)_69_NS | 12-Jun-08

Park, E.-J., S.-Y. Yang and P. J. Currie. 2000. Early Cretaceous dinosaur teeth of Korea. Paleontological Society of Korea, Special Publication 4(2000):85-98. [with 7 text-figures] Source: University of Alberta Department of Biological Sciences: Dr. Philip J Currie Publications

Describes two allosaurid teeth from the Hasandong Formation; Probes the use of enamel microstructure as a taxonomic parameter for dinosaur identification

Acc. ID | Date: Park_2000_PalSocKorSP_4(2000)_85_NS | 12-Jun-08

Rayfield, E. J., D. B. Norman, C. C. Horner, J. R. Horner, P. M. Smith, J. J. Thomason and P. Upchurch. 2001. Cranial design and function in a large theropod dinosaur. Nature 409(6823):1033-1037. [with 3 text-figures & 1 table]

Finite element analysis (FEA) of Allosaurus fragilis skulll; Tests mechanical properties of the skull and hypotheses concerning overall shape and function

Acc. ID | Date: Rayfield_2001_Nat_409(6823)_1033 | 12-Jun-08

Ruben, J. A., W. J. Hillenius, N. R. Geist, A. Leitch, T. D. Jones, P. J. Currie, J. R. Horner and G. Espe III. 1996. The metabolic status of some Late Cretaceous Dinosaurs. Science 273(5279):1204-1207. [with 5 text-figures] Source: University of Alberta Department of Biological Sciences: Dr. Philip J Currie Publications

Draws conclusions about metabolic rate through analysis of the nasal region in Nanotyrannus, Ornithomimus, Dromaeosaurus, and the ornithischian Hypacrosaurus

Acc. ID | Date: Ruben_1996_Sci_273(5279)_1204_NS | 12-Jun-08

Sanders, R. K. and D. K. Smith. 2005. The endocranium of the theropod dinosaur Ceratosaurus studied with computed tomography. Acta Palaeontologica Polonica 50(3):601-616. [with 14 text-figures] Source: Acta Palaeontologica Polonica

Presents findings from a CT scan of the braincase of Ceratosaurus magnicornis

Acc. ID | Date: Sanders_2005_APP_50(3)_601 | 12-Jun-08

Schubert, B. W. and P. S. Ungar. 2005. Wear facets and enamel spalling in tyrannosaurid dinosaurs. Acta Palaeontologica Polonica 50(1):93-99. [with 4 text-figures & 1 table] Source: Acta Palaeontologica Polonica

Studies wear facets on tyrannosaurid teeth from the Judith River Group

Acc. ID | Date: Schubert_2005_APP_50(1)_93 | 12-Jun-08

Senter, P. 2006. Scapular orientation in theropods and basal birds, and the origin of flapping flight. Acta Palaeontologica Polonica 51(2):305-313. [with 5 text-figures & 1 table] Source: Acta Palaeontologica Polonica

Examines shoulder joint orientation in theropods and basal birds

Acc. ID | Date: Senter_2006_APP_51(2)_305 | 12-Jun-08

Snively, E., D. M. Henderson and D. S. Phillips. 2006. Fused and vaulted nasals of tyrannosaurid dinosaurs: Implications for cranial strength and feeding mechanics. Acta Palaeontologica Polonica 51(3):435-454. [with 15 text-figures, 3 tables & 2 appendices] Source: Acta Palaeontologica Polonica

Examines the fusion and vaulting of tyrannosaurid nasals; Tests hypotheses about the progression of the tyrannosaurid feeding apparatus

Acc. ID | Date: Snively_2006_APP_51(3)_435 | 12-Jun-08

Tanke, D. H. and P. J. Currie. 2000. Head-biting behavior in theropod dinosaurs: paleopathological evidence. Gaia 15:167-184. [with 6 text-figures & 2 tables] Source: University of Alberta Department of Biological Sciences: Dr. Philip J Currie Publications

Examines evidence of head-biting behavior in theropods

Acc. ID | Date: Tanke_2000_Gaia_15_167 | 12-Jun-08

Zelenitsky, D. K., L. V. Hills and P. J. Currie. 1996. Parataxonomic classification of ornithoid eggshell fragments from the Oldman Formation (Judith River Group; Upper Cretaceous), southern Alberta. Canadian Journal of Earth Sciences 33:1655-1667. [with 6 text-figures & 1 table] Source: University of Alberta Department of Biological Sciences: Dr. Philip J Currie Publications

Names ootaxa Porituberoolithus warnerensis, Continuoolithus canadensis, Tristraguloolithus cracioides, Dispersituberoolithus exilis

Acc. ID | Date: Zelenitsky_1996_CJES_33_1655_NS | 12-Jun-08

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