Ontogenetic changes in the craniomandibular skeleton of the abelisaurid dinosaur Majungasaurus crenatissimus from the Late Cretaceous of Madagascar
Abelisaurid theropods were one of the most diverse groups of predatory dinosaurs in Gondwana during the Cretaceous.The group is characterized by a tall, wide skull and robust cervical region.This morphology is thought to have facilitated specialized feeding behaviors such as prolonged contact with prey.The Late Cretaceous abelisaurid Majungasaurus