Pseudocarnotaurus
Added 2025-03-31 21:06:32 +0000 UTCHad they not become extinct, pseudosuchians could have probably evolved into abelisaur-like forms. I named this one Pseudocarnotaurus.
One of the main difference between pseudosuchians and later theropod dinosaurs was at their heel bones. Pseudosuchians, like Poposaurus shown above, had protruding, crocodile-type heels; while the dinosaurs, like the real Carnotaurus shown below, had an "avemetatarsalian" condition in which the foot joint was more bird-like.
This is thought to have given them an edge in mobility, helping them out-compete pseudosuchians and other early forms.
Hope this was a nice glimpse into my rigorous spec-evo thinking process. Thank you all for supporting me on Patreon - and beyond!
Comments
Yeah - basically a world of flat-footed retro dinosaurs. Thanks for your kind words!
C. M. Kosemen
2025-04-01 05:50:21 +0000 UTCMessage me if you want to make a custom print at home - I can send you a print-ready file with the exact dimensions you need.
C. M. Kosemen
2025-04-01 05:49:27 +0000 UTCAwesome concept as always, saved that colored illustration to my library 😎😎
Jason Berger
2025-04-01 00:12:41 +0000 UTCI wonder if there's a scenario that what if other archosaurs from Triassic survive and thrive in the place of dinosaurs if they went extinct, that would be a neat possibility, I would imagine the appearance of their descendants that look like the old Victorian depictions of their dinosaurian cousins. Pretty neat Pseudocarnotaurus indeed, sire.
Lourde of the Ruin Haunters
2025-03-31 23:38:45 +0000 UTC
