Opisthotonic death pose
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title:
Opisthotonic death pose
text:
Non-avian dinosaur and bird fossils are frequently found in a characteristic posture consisting of head thrown back, tail extended, and mouth wide open. The cause of this posture—often called a "death pose"—has been a matter of scientific debate. Traditional explanations ranged from strong ligaments in the animal's neck desiccating and contracting to draw the body into the pose, to water currents arranging the remains in the position. Faux and Padian suggested in 2007 that the live animal was su
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description:
Characteristic posture of dinosaur and bird fossils
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opisthotonic_death_pose
date created:
2009-10-27T20:31:55Z
date modified:
2024-09-04T07:24:58Z
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