Table 3. Axial muscle and transverse process length in the tail of the crested basilisk.
Transverse processes versus muscle width in the tail cross-sections in the crested basilisk Basiliscus plumifrons (FMNH 112993). Measurements are from the midline to the distal end of the transverse process (or centrum margin when there is no process) and to the lateral surface of the tail. CA, caudal.
| Location | Measurement | Total(mm) | % bone and muscle | % muscle only |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA4 | Transverse process width | 16.8 | 62.9 | 37.1 |
| Total width | 26.7 | |||
| CA10 | Transverse process width | 8.1 | 57 | 43.0 |
| Total width | 14.2 | |||
| CA15 | Centrum width | 3.5 | 36.8 | 63.2 |
| Total width | 9.5 |