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The 'Neognathia' birds Aves whose palatal mobility has been increased via the following modifications (Feduccia 1980, 1996):
★ Loss of the Basipterygoid articulation with the cranium.
★ Development of a Pterygoid/Palatine joint.
★ Reduction of the Vomer, such that it does not reach caudally to the pterygoid, or is lost entirely.
★ Loss of the Basipterygoid articulation with the cranium.
★ Development of a Pterygoid/Palatine joint.
★ Reduction of the Vomer, such that it does not reach caudally to the pterygoid, or is lost entirely.
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