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Rapaxavis

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where a further preparation took place, which managed to repair some of the damage. The knowledge gained during this process was the basis for a more detailed redescription in 2011.
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by Eric M. Morschhauser, David Varricchio, Gao Chunling, Liu Jinyuan, Wang Xuri, Cheng Xiadong and Meng Qingjin. The generic name combines the
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Morschhauser, E.M.; Varricchio, D.J.; Gao C.; Liu J.; Wang X.; Cheng X. & Meng Q. (2009). "Anatomy of the Early Cretaceous bird
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Morschhauser, E.M., J.-Y. Liu, Q.-J. Meng, and D. Varricchio. 2006. "Anatomical details from a well preserved specimen of
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O’Connor, J.K., Chiappe, L.M., Gao, C., and Zhao, B. 2011. "Anatomy of the Early Cretaceous enantiornithine bird
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In 2006 a specimen was reported, discovered by Pan Lijun at Xiaioyugou near the town of Lianhe, and referred to
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honours Pan as discoverer. It is also an allusion to
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In 2009 this specimen was named and described as the
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Rapaxavis pani
Early Cretaceous
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Animalia
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Dinosauria
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Theropoda
Avialae
Enantiornithes
Longipterygidae
Rapaxavis
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