Microraptor

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Microraptor

Species:

  • M. gui
  • M. zhaoianus
Fossilized Microraptor gui, with impression of feathers clearly visible
Fossilized Microraptor gui, with impression of feathers clearly visible

Microraptor is an extinct genus of dinosaurs from the lower Cretaceous period. Microraptor has two species: M. gui and M. zhaoianus. Microraptor gui had fully feathered wings on its arms and legs, and Microraptor zhaoianus was probably less elaborately decorated with protofeathers. Due to the presence of asymetrical feather it has been suggested that it could fly, although it was most likely a glider during most of the time.

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