Re: Conway's Nyctosaurus Restoration

["James R. Cunningham" <jrccea@bellsouth.net>]

Chris Bennett wrote:
> I think the
> most important message we should draw from KJ2 is that there was variation
> in the angles of the rami and there seems to have been some variation in the
> angle of the crest relative to the skull.

Which is one reason we chose to use KJ1 for 'sail' calculations. 
However, the difference in the rami angles wouldn't have a significant
impact on 'sailing' capability.

I too would like to see some of the paleoartists restore a Nyctosaurus
without the membrane.  We've been looking at only one of two mutually
exclusive scenarios, and I like to see all avenues investigated.

Jim