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Re: Ornithischia/Saurischia Ilium Mass Distribution Hypothesis



Mike Milbocker wrote-

> A character based on the mass distribution hypothesis appears to eliminate
> bird evolutionary convergence based on the position of the pubis with
> respect to the ischium and ilium. Counter-examples are appreciated.

Counter-example that came to my mind- Alvarezsaurus
http://students.washington.edu/eoraptor/Alvarezsaurus%20ilium.jpg

Mickey Mortimer