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Aeolodon Priscus
''Aeolodon'' is an extinct genus of teleosaurid crocodyliform reptile from the Late Jurassic (Tithonian) of Germany and France that was initially named as a species of ''Crocodylus'' in 1814. Although previously synonymized with '' Steneosaurus'', recent cladistic analysis considers it distantly related to the ''Steneosaurus'' type species and the type species is ''A. priscus'', named in 1830 and described in 2020. The holotype of ''Aeolodon priscus'' was found in the Mörnsheim Formation of Daiting, Bavaria, Germany, in the same quarry that produced the '' Geosaurus giganteus'' holotype and the assigned specimen was discovered in the Canjuers conservation Lagerstätte A Fossil-Lagerstätte (, from ''Lager'' 'storage, lair' '' Stätte'' 'place'; plural ''Lagerstätten'') is a sedimentary deposit that preserves an exceptionally high amount of palaeontological information. ''Konzentrat-Lagerstätten'' preserv ... of Var, France. See also * List of marine reptiles Refere ...
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Tithonian
In the geological timescale, the Tithonian is the latest age (geology), age of the Late Jurassic Epoch and the uppermost stage (stratigraphy), stage of the Upper Jurassic Series. It spans the time between 149.2 ±0.7 annum, Ma and 143.1 ±0.6 (million years ago). It is preceded by the Kimmeridgian and followed by the Berriasian (part of the Cretaceous). Stratigraphic definitions The Tithonian was introduced in scientific literature by German stratigrapher Albert Oppel in 1865. The name Tithonian is unusual in geological stage names because it is derived from Greek mythology. Tithonus was the son of Laomedon of Troy and fell in love with Eos, the Greek goddess of dawn. His name was chosen by Albert Oppel for this stratigraphy, stratigraphical stage because the Tithonian finds itself hand in hand with the dawn of the Cretaceous. The base of the Tithonian stage is at the base of the ammonite biozone of ''Hybonoticeras, Hybonoticeras hybonotum''. A global reference profile (a GSSP, G ...
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Mörnsheim Formation
The Mörnsheim Formation is a geologic formation in Germany, near Daiting and Mörnsheim, Bavaria. It preserves fossils dating back to the Jurassic The Jurassic ( ) is a Geological period, geologic period and System (stratigraphy), stratigraphic system that spanned from the end of the Triassic Period million years ago (Mya) to the beginning of the Cretaceous Period, approximately 143.1 Mya. ... period. It overlies the older Altmühltal Formation in its northwestern extent, and the Painten Formation to the east. Paleofauna *'' Aeolodon priscus'' *'' Alcmonavis poeschli'' *'' Altmuehlopterus rhamphastinus'' *'' Archaeopteryx albersdoerferi'' *'' Cricosaurus'' *'' Geosaurus giganteus'' *'' Petrodactyle wellnhoferi'' *'' Pleurosaurus goldfussi'' *" Rhamphodactylus" *'' Solnhofia parsoni'' *'' Skiphosoura bavarica'' See also * List of fossiliferous stratigraphic units in Germany References Further reading * Wilkin, JTR. (2019). Taphonomy of Tithonian fishes from t ...
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Middle Jurassic Reptiles Of Europe
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Early Jurassic Reptiles Of Europe
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Fossil Taxa Described In 1825
A fossil (from Classical Latin , ) is any preserved remains, impression, or trace of any once-living thing from a past geological age. Examples include bones, shells, exoskeletons, stone imprints of animals or microbes, objects preserved in amber, hair, petrified wood and DNA remnants. The totality of fossils is known as the ''fossil record''. Though the fossil record is incomplete, numerous studies have demonstrated that there is enough information available to give a good understanding of the pattern of diversification of life on Earth. In addition, the record can predict and fill gaps such as the discovery of ''Tiktaalik'' in the arctic of Canada. Paleontology includes the study of fossils: their age, method of formation, and evolutionary significance. Specimens are sometimes considered to be fossils if they are over 10,000 years old. The oldest fossils are around 3.48 billion years to 4.1 billion years old. Early edition, published online before print. The ob ...
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Solnhofen Fauna
Solnhofen is a municipality in the district of Weißenburg-Gunzenhausen in the region of Middle Franconia in the ' of Bavaria in Germany. It is in the Altmühl valley. The local area is famous in geology and palaeontology for Solnhofen limestone. This is a very fine-grained limestone from the Jurassic period Lagerstätte that preserves detailed fossil specimens. Alois Senefelder used specially prepared blocks of the fine Solnhofen limestone for the process of lithography which he invented in 1798. The quarrying of this lithographic limestone subsequently yielded spectacular finds, including ''Archaeopteryx'', commemorated in the bird's full name ''Archaeopteryx lithographica''. All 13 known specimens have come from the Solnhofen area. Geography Solnhofen is located on the Altmühl in Bavaria. It contains two districts: Hochholz and Eßlingen. It is adjacent to the municipalities Pappenheim, Langenaltheim, and Mörnsheim. History Solnhofen was known as "Husen" in the eight ...
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Prehistoric Marine Crocodylomorphs
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List Of Marine Reptiles
Following is a list of marine reptiles, reptiles which are adapted to life in marine or brackish environments. Extant The following marine reptiles are species which are currently extant or recently extinct. Crocodiles :*'' Crocodylus'' ::'' Crocodylus acutus'' (American crocodile) ::'' Crocodylus porosus'' (Saltwater crocodile) Lizards :*Iguanidae ::*'' Amblyrhynchus'' ::::'' Amblyrhynchus cristatus'' (Marine iguana) :* Varanidae ::*'' Varanus'' ::::'' Varanus indicus'' (Mangrove monitor) Snakes :*Acrochordidae (Filesnakes) ::*'' Acrochordus'' ::::'' Acrochordus arafurae'' (Arafura filesnake) ::::'' Acrochordus granulatus'' (Little filesnake) ::::'' Acrochordus javanicus'' (Javan file snake) :*Dipsadinae ::*'' Farancia'' ::::'' Farancia abacura'' (Mud snake) ::::'' Farancia erythrogrammus'' (Rainbow snake) ::*'' Helicops'' ::::'' Helicops angulatus'' (Brown-banded water snake) ::::'' Helicops infrataeniatus'' ::::'' Helicops scalaris'' ::*'' Hydrops'' ::::'' Hydrops triangul ...
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Lagerstätte
A Fossil-Lagerstätte (, from ''Lager'' 'storage, lair' '' Stätte'' 'place'; plural ''Lagerstätten'') is a sedimentary deposit that preserves an exceptionally high amount of palaeontological information. ''Konzentrat-Lagerstätten'' preserve a high concentration of fossils, while ''Konservat-Lagerstätten'' offer exceptional fossil preservation, sometimes including preserved soft tissues. ''Konservat-Lagerstätten'' may have resulted from carcass burial in an anoxic environment with minimal bacteria, thus delaying the decomposition of both gross and fine biological features until long after a durable impression was created in the surrounding matrix. ''Fossil-Lagerstätten'' spans geological time from the Neoproterozoic era to the present. Worldwide, some of the best examples of near-perfect fossilization are the Cambrian Maotianshan shales and Burgess Shale, the Ordovician Soom Shale, the Silurian Waukesha Biota, the Devonian Hunsrück Slates and Gogo Formation, the Ca ...
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Canjuers
Canjuers is a calcareous plateau and a military camp in Provence located in southeastern France. It is the site of the largest military camp in Continental Europe. Geography Situated in the ''département'' of the Var in the Prealps of Castellane, on the south of the Verdon Gorge and to the north of Draguignan. With a median altitude of 800 m, the Plan of Canjuers is a desertic and arid plateau. History Its name comes from Campus Julii: the "Julius Camp". Julius Caesar installed a campment in the area before the conquest of Gaul. The region surrounding the plateau has been occupied by the Army An army, ground force or land force is an armed force that fights primarily on land. In the broadest sense, it is the land-based military branch, service branch or armed service of a nation or country. It may also include aviation assets by ... since 1970. The is the largest military camp in Europe, covering 350 km2. Many farms and hamlets have been evacuated and abandon ...
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Geosaurus Giganteus
''Geosaurus'' is an extinct genus of marine crocodyliform within the family Metriorhynchidae, that lived during the Late Jurassic and the Early Cretaceous. ''Geosaurus'' was a carnivore that spent much, if not all, its life out at sea. No ''Geosaurus'' eggs or nests have been discovered, so little is known of the reptile's lifecycle, unlike other large marine reptiles of the Mesozoic, such as plesiosaurs or ichthyosaurs which are known to give birth to live young out at sea. Where ''Geosaurus'' mated, whether on land or at sea, is currently unknown. The name ''Geosaurus'' means "Mother of Giants lizard", and is derived from the Greek '' Ge''- ("Earth", the mythical mother of the Giants) and - ("lizard"). The name ''Geosaurus'' was established by the French naturalist Georges Cuvier in 1824.Cuvier G. 1824. Sur les ossements fossiles de crocodiles, 5. In: Dufour & D'Occagne, eds. ''Recherches sur les ossements fossiles, 2nd édition''. Paris: 143-160 Description ''Geosaurus'' ...
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