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Well, they look exactly like gulls with lengthened legs and… no alulae.

From Scientific American • May 15, 2012

But how can you be absolutely sure that they don’t have alulae in the reconstruction?

From Scientific American • May 15, 2012

As for alulae – based on Eoalulavis and other taxa, you’re right.

From Scientific American • May 15, 2012

Acalyptrata: those muscid flies in which alulae are absent or rudimentary.

From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.