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News Release 09-123
Beaked, Bird-like Dinosaur Tells Story of Finger Evolution
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This image shows a reconstruction of Limusaurus; there is no evidence of feather structures.
Credit: Portia Sloan
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The Limusaurus skeleton was found preserved with a small crocodile skeleton.
Credit: Xu Xing
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A cross-section of the fibula of Limusaurus, used to determine the animal's age.
Credit: Gregory Erickson
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This block of sediment contained the Limusaurus skeleton just before it was collected.
Credit: James Clark
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