Vermutlich waren die Federfahnen auch wie bei modernen Schwungfedern über kleine Häkchen geschlossen.
Da Microraptor wie alle Coelurosaurier vogelartig gebaut war, die Befiederung nachgewiesen ist und er relativ lange Arme besaß, ist es denkbar, dass dieser Dinosaurier auch kurze Strecken in der Luft gleiten konnte.
Die Art Microraptor gui hatte derartige Federn nicht nur an den Armen, sondern auch an den Beinen.
www.senckenberg.deProbably the feather barbs were also tied together, as in modern flight feathers, by small hooklets.
Since Microraptor, like all Coelurosauria, was built like a bird, plumage can be detected, and as it had relatively long arms, it is conceivable that this dinosaur could glide for short distances in the air.
The type Microraptor gui had such plumage not only on the arms, but also on the legs.
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