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Dinodontosaurus (anatomy & footprints)

Reconstruction of a triassic dicynodont, based on some footprints (Pentasauropus) from Patagonia. The tracks suggest the presence of pedal fleshy "cushions", as we see in modern elephants. Here you find the link of the research by Paolo Citton et al. where these structures have been described, otherwise not deductible from just bone remains. https://peerj.com/articles/5358/

The possible extension of the fleshy cushion on which
the basipodials rested, ensuring support during locomotion.

The possible extension of the fleshy cushion on which
the basipodials rested, ensuring support during locomotion.

some visual references

some visual references