<i>Sinosauropteryx</i> Fossil (IMAGE)

Cell Press

<i>Sinosauropteryx</i> Fossil

Caption

This figure shows the best-preserved fossil specimen of Sinosauropteryx from the Early Cretaceous Jehol Biota of China and an interpretive drawing of the bones, stomach contents, and darkly pigmented feathers. The scale bar represents 50 mm.

Credit

Photograph by Jakob Vinther, interpretive drawing by Fiann Smithwick.

Usage Restrictions

Credit Required.

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.