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Microraptorinae

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The holotype of Microraptor gui, IVPP V 13352 under normal light. This shows the preserved feathers (white arrow) and the 'halo' around the specimen where they appear to be absent (black arrows). Scale bar at 5 cm.
Taxa Microraptor

The holotype of Microraptor gui, IVPP V 13352 under normal light. This shows the preserved feathers (white arrow) and the 'halo' around the specimen where they appear to be absent (black arrows). Scale bar at 5 cm.

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The holotype of Microraptor gui, IVPP V 13352 under normal light. This shows the preserved feathers (white arrow) and the 'halo' around the specimen where they appear to be absent (black arrows). Scale bar at 5 cm.
Taxa Microraptorinae

The holotype of Microraptor gui, IVPP V 13352 under normal light. This shows the preserved feathers (white arrow) and the 'halo' around the specimen where they appear to be absent (black arrows). Scale bar at 5 cm.

feather scale holotype specimen +2

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New Four-winged Dinosaur from China Described
feather limb description China Cretaceous Early Cretaceous fossil Dinosauria Jian Microraptorinae new species partial
Palaeontologists have described a new species of microraptorine theropod from north-western China. Named Jian changmaensis, this small, feathered dinosaur probably glided on four wings. The fossil provides fresh insights into Early Cretaceous ecosystems and extends the known range of the Microraptorinae. The fossil material consists of an articulated partial left pectoral girdle and forelimb. It
08/06/2026 everythingdinosaur
New Microraptorine Dinosaur Discovered in China
New Microraptorine Dinosaur Discovered in China
China Cretaceous Early Cretaceous specimen Dinosauria Jian Microraptorinae bird
Jian changmaensis is the first non-avian dinosaur found at a paleontological site that has yielded more than 100 specimens of Early Cretaceous birds. The post New Microraptorine Dinosaur Discovered in China appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
04/06/2026 sci-news