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'''''Jinfengopteryx''''' (from ''Jinfeng'', 'golden phoenix', the queen of birds in Chinese folklore, and [[Ancient Greek]] πτερυξ ''pteryx'', meaning 'feather') is a [[genus]] of 55 cm (2 ft) long [[ |
'''''Jinfengopteryx''''' (from ''Jinfeng'', 'golden phoenix', the queen of birds in Chinese folklore, and [[Ancient Greek]] πτερυξ ''pteryx'', meaning 'feather') is a [[genus]] of 55 cm (2 ft) long [[maniraptora]]n [[dinosaur]]. It was found in the [[Qiaotou Formation]] of [[Hebei]] Province, [[China]], and is therefore of uncertain age. The Qiaotou Formation underlies the more well-known [[Early Cretaceous]] [[Yixian Formation]], so the Qiaotou Formation is either Early Cretaceous or [[Late Jurassic]]. ''Jinfengopteryx'' was preserved with extensive impressions of [[pennaceous]] feathers, but it lacks flight feathers on its hind legs, which are present in related dinosaurs such as ''[[Microraptor]]'' and ''[[Pedopenna]]''.<ref name="Jietal05">Ji, Q., Ji, S., Lu, J., You, H., Chen, W., Liu, Y., and Liu, Y. (2005). "First avialan bird from China (''Jinfengopteryx elegans'' gen. et sp. nov.)." ''Geological Bulletin of China'', '''24'''(3): 197-205.</ref> |
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[[Image:Jinfengopteryx-scale.png|thumb|left|150px|''Jinfengopteryx'' compared in size with a [[human]].]] |
[[Image:Jinfengopteryx-scale.png|thumb|left|150px|''Jinfengopteryx'' compared in size with a [[human]].]] |
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==Systematics== |
==Systematics== |
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The authors of the original description considered ''Jinfengopteryx'' to be the most basal [[Avialae|avialan]] (bird), and a member of the family [[Archaeopterygidae]].<ref name="Jietal05"/> In a 2007 follow-up paper, they went on to compare ''Jinfengopteryx'' and ''[[Archaeopteryx]]'', still supporting its placement as an archaeopterygid, but providing no [[phylogenetic]] analysis.<ref name="ji&ji2007">Ji S., and Ji, Q. (2007). "''Jinfengopteryx'' compared to ''Archaeopteryx'', with comments on the mosaic evolution of long-tailed avialan birds." ''Acta Geologica Sinica'' (English Edition), '''81'''(3): 337-343.</ref> However, [[Luis Chiappe]] pointed out that ''Jingengopteryx'' appears to have more in common with the [[Troodontidae|troodontids]], such as an enlarged claw on its short second toe, and that numerous scientists suspect it may belong to that group.<ref name="chiappe2007">Chiappe, L.M. ''Glorified Dinosaurs: The Origin and Early Evolution of Birds.'' Sydney: UNSW Press.</ref> Xu and Norell have also suggested ''Jinfengopteryx'' may be a troodontid, based on general body plan and features of the teeth.<ref name="xu&norell2006">Xu and Norell (2006). "Non-avian dinosaur fossils from the Lower Cretaceous Jehol Group of western Liaoning, China." ''Geological Journal'', '''41'''(3-4): 419-437.</ref> |
The authors of the original description considered ''Jinfengopteryx'' to be the most basal [[Avialae|avialan]] (bird), and a member of the family [[Archaeopterygidae]].<ref name="Jietal05"/> In a 2007 follow-up paper, they went on to compare ''Jinfengopteryx'' and ''[[Archaeopteryx]]'', still supporting its placement as an archaeopterygid, but providing no [[phylogenetic]] analysis.<ref name="ji&ji2007">Ji S., and Ji, Q. (2007). "''Jinfengopteryx'' compared to ''Archaeopteryx'', with comments on the mosaic evolution of long-tailed avialan birds." ''Acta Geologica Sinica'' (English Edition), '''81'''(3): 337-343.</ref> However, [[Luis Chiappe]] pointed out that ''Jingengopteryx'' appears to have more in common with the [[Troodontidae|troodontids]], such as an enlarged claw on its short second toe, and that numerous scientists suspect it may belong to that group.<ref name="chiappe2007">Chiappe, L.M. ''Glorified Dinosaurs: The Origin and Early Evolution of Birds.'' Sydney: UNSW Press.</ref> Xu and Norell have also suggested ''Jinfengopteryx'' may be a troodontid, based on general body plan and features of the teeth.<ref name="xu&norell2006">Xu and Norell (2006). "Non-avian dinosaur fossils from the Lower Cretaceous Jehol Group of western Liaoning, China." ''Geological Journal'', '''41'''(3-4): 419-437.</ref> In their analysis of the relationships between troodontids, dromaeosaurids, and early birds, Turner and collegues also found ''Jinfengopteryx'' to be a troodontid, and referred it to that group, noting that it is the first known troodontid to preserve evidence of feathers.<ref name=AHTetal07>{{cite journal |last=Turner |first=Alan H. |coauthors= Pol, Diego; Clarke, Julia A.; Erickson, Gregory M.; and Norell, Mark |year=2007 |title= |journal=Science |url=http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/reprint/317/5843/1378.pdf |format=pdf |volume=317 |issue=1378 |pages=A basal dromaeosaurid and size evolution preceding avian flight |doi=10.1126/science.1144066 }}</ref> |
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Jinfengopteryx (from Jinfeng, 'golden phoenix', the queen of birds in Chinese folklore, and Ancient Greek πτερυξ pteryx, meaning 'feather') is a genus of 55 cm (2 ft) long maniraptoran dinosaur. It was found in the Qiaotou Formation of Hebei Province, China, and is therefore of uncertain age. The Qiaotou Formation underlies the more well-known Early Cretaceous Yixian Formation, so the Qiaotou Formation is either Early Cretaceous or Late Jurassic. Jinfengopteryx was preserved with extensive impressions of pennaceous feathers, but it lacks flight feathers on its hind legs, which are present in related dinosaurs such as Microraptor and Pedopenna.[1]
Jinfengopteryx is known from one specimen (number CAGS-IG-04-0801), a nearly complete articulated skeleton with feather impressions. It also preserves several small, oval structures that are reddish yellow in color. These may be the remains of eggs, or nuts/seeds that the dinosaur had eaten.
Systematics
The authors of the original description considered Jinfengopteryx to be the most basal avialan (bird), and a member of the family Archaeopterygidae.[1] In a 2007 follow-up paper, they went on to compare Jinfengopteryx and Archaeopteryx, still supporting its placement as an archaeopterygid, but providing no phylogenetic analysis.[2] However, Luis Chiappe pointed out that Jingengopteryx appears to have more in common with the troodontids, such as an enlarged claw on its short second toe, and that numerous scientists suspect it may belong to that group.[3] Xu and Norell have also suggested Jinfengopteryx may be a troodontid, based on general body plan and features of the teeth.[4] In their analysis of the relationships between troodontids, dromaeosaurids, and early birds, Turner and collegues also found Jinfengopteryx to be a troodontid, and referred it to that group, noting that it is the first known troodontid to preserve evidence of feathers.[5]
References
- ^ a b Ji, Q., Ji, S., Lu, J., You, H., Chen, W., Liu, Y., and Liu, Y. (2005). "First avialan bird from China (Jinfengopteryx elegans gen. et sp. nov.)." Geological Bulletin of China, 24(3): 197-205.
- ^ Ji S., and Ji, Q. (2007). "Jinfengopteryx compared to Archaeopteryx, with comments on the mosaic evolution of long-tailed avialan birds." Acta Geologica Sinica (English Edition), 81(3): 337-343.
- ^ Chiappe, L.M. Glorified Dinosaurs: The Origin and Early Evolution of Birds. Sydney: UNSW Press.
- ^ Xu and Norell (2006). "Non-avian dinosaur fossils from the Lower Cretaceous Jehol Group of western Liaoning, China." Geological Journal, 41(3-4): 419-437.
- ^ Turner, Alan H. (2007). Science. 317 (1378): A basal dromaeosaurid and size evolution preceding avian flight. doi:10.1126/science.1144066 http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/reprint/317/5843/1378.pdf.
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