Dmitry Ivanovich Pashchenko

Russian Academy of Sciences | RAS · Paleontological Institute

An attempt has been made to explain the features of the wrist structure of crocodiles, which sharply distinguish them from other reptiles. Biomechanical model of a crocodilian forearm and manus is created with using of the vector contours method from the theory of mechanisms and machines. The key role of the V finger in the manus stability during t...

We describe the crocodile forelimb features that distinguish them from other reptiles. Reduction of the clavicle and a change in the coracoid shape seem to be another way of maintaining the efficient step length, while the antebrachium and manus transformations create peculiar oblique manus position on the ground to promote the forelimb parasagitta...

Remains of neosuchian crocodyliforms (isolated teeth, fragment mandibular bone) from the Middle Jurassic (Bathonian) Peski locality in the Moscow Region are described for the first time. The neosuchian from Peski is characterized by well-pronounced ornamentation on the dermal skull bones, and also bicarinate teeth oval in cross section without serr...