Fig. 2: Skull of Natovenator polydontus (MPC-D 102/114, holotype). | Communications Biology

Fig. 2: Skull of Natovenator polydontus (MPC-D 102/114, holotype).

From: A non-avian dinosaur with a streamlined body exhibits potential adaptations for swimming

Fig. 2

a–d Skull in left lateral (a), right lateral (b), dorsal (c), and ventral (d) views. e µCT-rendered image sliced at the point marked on a, showing a cross-section of the premaxillary and anterior maxillary teeth in dorsal view. f Micro-computed tomography (µCT) rendered image of the occipital region in posterior view. g µCT-rendered image of the pterygoid and quadrate. ?bm possible bite mark, d dentary, f frontal, h humerus, l lacrimal, m5 5th maxillary tooth, mx maxilla, na nasal p parietal, p13 13th premaxillary tooth, pl palatine, pm premaxilla, pop paroccipital process, pt pterygoid, q quadrate, rt replacement tooth, sq squamosal, so supraoccipital.

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