Phylogenetic definitions and nomenclature of the major taxonomic categories of the carnivorous Dinosauria (Theropoda)

Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology

Volumn 19, Issue 1, 1999, Pages 69-80

  Padian, Kevin ^a   Hutchinson, John R ^a   Holtz, Thomas R ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA   (United States)

^b University of Maryland   (United States)

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EID: 0033466427     PISSN: 02724634     EISSN: 19372809     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/02724634.1999.10011123     Document Type: Article

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