Femora Nutrient Foramina and Aerobic Capacity in Giant Extinct Xenarthrans
L. Varela, P. S. Tambusso, R. A. Farina
This study examines the relationship between nutrient foramen size and aerobic capacity in xenarthran mammals, finding that giant extinct species had high metabolic rates comparable to placental mammals.
bioRxiv · Sep 27, 2023Paleontology