Talk:Ornitholestes

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[edit] Nasal crest?

Wasn't it confirmed recently that Ornitholestes didn't have a nasal crest? Jerkov 11:07, 29 May 2006 (UTC)

Yes, it was just a broken piece of nasal bone. I believe the re-study of the skull was in
Carpenter, Miles, Ostrom and Cloward (2005). "Redescription of the small maniraptoran theropods Ornitholestes and Coelurus from the Upper Jurassic Morrison Formation of Wyoming." In Carpenter (ed.). The Carnivorous Dinosaurs. Indiana University Press. 49-71.
Dinoguy2 17:16, 29 May 2006 (UTC)
I've fixed the article to reflect this new info. Appreciate both the question and answer.--Firsfron 17:34, 29 May 2006 (UTC)