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Re: functional morphology of killing claws and teeth

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Subject: Re: functional morphology of killing claws and teeth
From: Stanley Friesen <sarima@ix.netcom.com>
Date: Sat, 04 Apr 1998 15:03:54 -0800
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At 11:07 PM 4/3/98 -0800, Ralph Miller III wrote:
>As most likely primary purposes for dromaeosaur "sickle claws," I 
>vote for stabbing, raking, and snagging.  Look to the cats for 
>ideas.  

Climbing trees?

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