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Comparative Analysis of Cranial Morphology in Allosaurus and Its Implications for Feeding Mechanics
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: Received: 12 August 2024 / Approved: 13 August 2024 / Online: 13 August 2024 (08:56:01 CEST)
How to cite: Hu, T. Comparative Analysis of Cranial Morphology in Allosaurus and Its Implications for Feeding Mechanics. Preprints 2024, 2024080868. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202408.0868.v1 Hu, T. Comparative Analysis of Cranial Morphology in Allosaurus and Its Implications for Feeding Mechanics. Preprints 2024, 2024080868. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202408.0868.v1
Abstract
This literature review presents a comparative analysis of cranial morphology in Allosaurus, focusing on its implications for feeding mechanics. Allosaurus, a large theropod dinosaur from the Late Jurassic period, exhibits distinct cranial features that are pivotal for understanding its predatory behaviors and ecological role. By examining fossilized skulls and employing advanced imaging techniques, this research identifies key morphological traits such as tooth structure, jaw articulation, and cranial robusticity. The analysis reveals that Allosaurus had a specialized cranial architecture that supported a powerful bite force and efficient processing of prey. Comparative metrics are applied to assess similarities and differences with other theropods, such as Tyrannosaurus rex, to elucidate variations in feeding strategies among theropods. The findings suggest that Allosaurus possessed adaptations that allowed it to exploit a diverse range of prey, indicating a versatile feeding strategy. These results enhance our understanding of theropod evolution and ecological interactions, providing insights into the functional significance of cranial morphology in dinosaurian predation. This review underscores the importance of cranial features in reconstructing the behavior and diet of extinct species and contributes to the broader field of vertebrate functional morphology.
Keywords
Comparative Analysis; Cranial Morphology; Allosaurus; Feeding Mechanics; Theropod Dinosaurs; Jurassic Period; Skull Structure; Predatory Behavior; Fossil Anatomy; Dinosaur Feeding Strategies; Morphological Adaptations; Ecological Role; Cranial Kinesis; Bite Force; Sensory Functions; Biomechanics; Pathologies; Evolutionary Insights
Subject
Biology and Life Sciences, Life Sciences
Copyright: This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
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