Microraptor dinosaurs flying, artwork
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Microraptor dinosaurs flying, artwork
Microraptor dinosaurs flying, artwork. Microraptor is a genus of feathered dinosaurs discovered in Early Cretaceous (128-124 million-year-old) deposits in Liaoning Province, China. Microraptor belonged to the Dromaeosauridae family of dinosaurs, which includes Velociraptor. It had many similar traits to the early birds. It had long flight feathers on both its forelimbs and on its hindlimbs to form four wings. It probably used all four limbs to glide from tree to tree. It is thought that four-winged flying dinosaurs such as Microraptor represent a transitionary stage in the evolution of powered flight, as seen in modern day birds
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Ancestor Avian Dinosaur Dromaeosauridae Early Early Cretaceous Evolution Evolutionary Evolutionary Bridge Evolutionary Gap Extinct Feathered Feathers Flock Flying Fossil Fossil Gap Gliding Intermediate Intermediate Fossil Intermediate Stage Missing Link Pre Historic Pre History Precursor Primitive Progenitor Proto Raptor Theropod Theropods Transitional Transitional Fossil Winged Wings Dromaeosaurid Early Flight Microraptor Palaeontology
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This artwork showcases the Microraptor dinosaurs in flight, providing a glimpse into the fascinating world of these ancient creatures. Discovered in Liaoning Province, China, these feathered dinosaurs lived during the Early Cretaceous period, approximately 128-124 million years ago. Belonging to the Dromaeosauridae family, which includes Velociraptor, Microraptor exhibited numerous similarities to early birds. The illustration beautifully captures Microraptor's unique adaptation for flight - it possessed long flight feathers on both its forelimbs and hindlimbs, effectively forming four wings. This feature suggests that this dinosaur used all four limbs to glide effortlessly from tree to tree. Scientists believe that these four-winged flying dinosaurs played a crucial role as an intermediate stage in the evolution of powered flight observed in modern-day birds. As a transitional fossil and potential missing link between non-avian theropods and avian dinosaurs, Microraptor holds immense significance in understanding the origin of flight. Its presence bridges an evolutionary gap and offers valuable insights into how primitive birds may have evolved from their reptilian ancestors. This mesmerizing artwork not only highlights the beauty of nature but also serves as a testament to our ever-expanding knowledge about prehistoric lifeforms. It is a vivid portrayal of one of Earth's most intriguing chapters - when winged creatures took their first steps towards conquering the skies.
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