Potential earliest record of podocnemidoid turtles from the Early Cretaceous (Valanginian) of Colombia


Abstract:

A costal and a peripheral bone from the Early Cretaceous (Valanginian, ca. 135 Ma) Rosablanca Formation, Zapatoca town, Colombia are described. These specimens represent the earliest record of podocnemidoid turtles. Evolutionary and paleogeographical implications are also discussed. © 2011 The Paleontological Society.

Año de publicación:

2011

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    Fuente:

    scopusscopus

    Tipo de documento:

    Article

    Estado:

    Acceso restringido

    Áreas de conocimiento:

    • Paleontología

    Áreas temáticas:

    • Vertebrados fósiles de sangre fría

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