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Re: functional morphology of killing claws and teeth



>> 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.
>
>Stanley Friesen wrote:
>> Climbing trees?
>
>marking territory?
>
>-Betty Cunningham

How about preening plumage?

Brian Choo.