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Some of the differences between Specworld's biota and that of our timeline are shatteringly apparent. Others, like the twitiaviforms, are of a far more subtle nature. The first Specworld explorers, once the novelty of walking with dinosaurs had worn off, were astounded (or disappointed) by the many similarities between the fauna of our two timelines, in particular amongst the birds. Both our worlds possess fowl (Galliformes), penguins, petrels, small herons, waterfowl (Anseriformes), and charadriiform waders. But looks can be deceiving.

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  • Spec Dinosauria: Twitiaviformes
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  • Some of the differences between Specworld's biota and that of our timeline are shatteringly apparent. Others, like the twitiaviforms, are of a far more subtle nature. The first Specworld explorers, once the novelty of walking with dinosaurs had worn off, were astounded (or disappointed) by the many similarities between the fauna of our two timelines, in particular amongst the birds. Both our worlds possess fowl (Galliformes), penguins, petrels, small herons, waterfowl (Anseriformes), and charadriiform waders. But looks can be deceiving.
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  • Some of the differences between Specworld's biota and that of our timeline are shatteringly apparent. Others, like the twitiaviforms, are of a far more subtle nature. The first Specworld explorers, once the novelty of walking with dinosaurs had worn off, were astounded (or disappointed) by the many similarities between the fauna of our two timelines, in particular amongst the birds. Both our worlds possess fowl (Galliformes), penguins, petrels, small herons, waterfowl (Anseriformes), and charadriiform waders. But looks can be deceiving. During the initial surveys of Specworld's fauna, the "little brown jobs" seen merrily singing in the bushes were assumed to be passerine birds. Similarly, Melanesian birds with huge, curved beaks were written off as "hornbills". More detailed anatomical analyses of these forms flushed these assumptions down the proverbial toilet with a loud, embarrassing gurgle.
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