Welsh Wizard Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Hi I'm hoping that someone can help. I'm after some information on how to identify which are theropod finger and toe bones and also whether the claws come from the hand or foot. There's a lot of info on the internet but I was after some good technical papers explaining differences, including which digits they are and also how they have changed from triassic through to cretaceous times. Can anyone point me in the right direction Thanks Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Not a lot of reference books out there that will address your specific questions. The book I attached is the best I know that can help you. It also shows you the differences of theropod hand and foot claws. Most books like this one are specific to a species or two but the information can be translated to other theropods. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 (edited) Google Links.... More Here... Sorry, don't know which will be helpful, but something to look into, at least. Regards, EDIT: The Dinosauria is a very good book as well... Edited January 1, 2016 by Fossildude19 Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 IPFOTM -- MAY - 2024 _________________________________________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Let me also add that my sources to address your needs is a reference library of a number of books. I've attached two additional that are specific to a species. The one on Allosaurus is great and has awesome plates plates of the foot and hand from multiple directions. Shows you everything you are requesting. The T-rex book is equally good and can be used for all tyranosaurids. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowpoker Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 Foot claws are usually straighter than hand claws, unless it's a raptor of course. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordTrilobite Posted January 1, 2016 Share Posted January 1, 2016 This book contains a detailed description of much of the appendicular skeleton of Bambiraptor feinbergi. http://www.amazon.com/Feathered-Dragons-Studies-Transition-Dinosaurs/dp/0253343739 1 Olof Moleman AKA Lord Trilobite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welsh Wizard Posted January 1, 2016 Author Share Posted January 1, 2016 Thanks everyone for the quick responses. I'll have a look at the links and information you've provided. I've got the Dinosauria which is an excellent book. One of my interests is how and when the 4th toe shortened in theropods and how primative a long 4th toe would be classed as. Thanks again and Happy New Year Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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