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The type specimen of the ichnogenus Cheliceratichnus, from the Early Jurassic East Berlin Formation of Holyoke, Massachusetts.

The type specimen of the ichnogenus Cheliceratichnus, from the Early Jurassic East Berlin Formation of Holyoke, Massachusetts.

East Berlin Early Jurassic Jurassic specimen +1
Bifurculapes laqueatus trackway (positive hyporelief, i.e. casts on the bottom surface of the bed) from the Early Jurassic East Berlin Formation (Hartford Basin) of Holyoke, Massachusetts (not the same specimen as this one). See coin (1 U.S. cent, 19.05 mm in diameter) for scale.

Bifurculapes laqueatus trackway (positive hyporelief, i.e. casts on the bottom surface of the bed) from the Early Jurassic East Berlin Formation (Hartford Basin) of Holyoke, Massachusetts (not the same specimen as this one). See coin (1 U.S. cent, 19.05 mm in diameter) for scale.

scale East Berlin Early Jurassic Jurassic +3
Bifurculapes laqueatus trackway (positive hyporelief, i.e. casts on the bottom surface of the bed) from the Early Jurassic East Berlin Formation (Hartford Basin) of Holyoke, Massachusetts (not the same specimen as this one). See coin (1 U.S. cent, 19.05 mm in diameter) for scale.

Bifurculapes laqueatus trackway (positive hyporelief, i.e. casts on the bottom surface of the bed) from the Early Jurassic East Berlin Formation (Hartford Basin) of Holyoke, Massachusetts (not the same specimen as this one). See coin (1 U.S. cent, 19.05 mm in diameter) for scale.

scale East Berlin Early Jurassic Jurassic +3
A trackway of the trace fossil Bifurculapes laqueatus (positive hyporelief, i.e. casts on the bottom surface of the bed) from the Early Jurassic East Berlin Formation (Hartford Basin) of Holyoke, Massachusetts (not the same specimen as this one). Scale is in cm.
Formations East Berlin

A trackway of the trace fossil Bifurculapes laqueatus (positive hyporelief, i.e. casts on the bottom surface of the bed) from the Early Jurassic East Berlin Formation (Hartford Basin) of Holyoke, Massachusetts (not the same specimen as this one). Scale is in cm.

scale East Berlin Early Jurassic Jurassic +4
Geological context of the Lower Cretaceous deposits of southeast England, focussing on the Purbeck Group and Wealden Supergroup.

(A) Schematic geology of the Lower Cretaceous deposits of the Weald Sub-basin (southeast England), highlighting published spinosaurid finds (Charig & Milner, 1997; Salisbury & Naish, 2011; Turmine-Juhel et al., 2019). Based on Austen & Batten (2018: Fig. 2). Note that various additional spinosaurid teeth are known from the region but remain undescribed in detail (Fowler, 2007). (B) Simplified stratigraphic column of the Weald Group in southeast England, based on Batten & Austen (2011: Fig. 3.2). Note that the Grinstead Clay Formation, which subdivides the Tunbridge Wells Sands Formation in Batten & Austen (2011) and from which the “Suchosaurus cultridens” type specimen was discovered (Salisbury & Naish, 2011), is downgraded to a member of the latter formation in other works (Hopson, Wilkinson & Woods, 2008) and has not been included in this column. Spinosaurid silhouette courtesy of Dan Folkes (CC-BY 4.0).
Formations Durlston

Geological context of the Lower Cretaceous deposits of southeast England, focussing on the Purbeck Group and Wealden Supergroup. (A) Schematic geology of the Lower Cretaceous deposits of the Weald Sub-basin (southeast England), highlighting published spinosaurid finds (Charig & Milner, 1997; Salisbury & Naish, 2011; Turmine-Juhel et al., 2019). Based on Austen & Batten (2018: Fig. 2). Note that various additional spinosaurid teeth are known from the region but remain undescribed in detail (Fowler, 2007). (B) Simplified stratigraphic column of the Weald Group in southeast England, based on Batten & Austen (2011: Fig. 3.2). Note that the Grinstead Clay Formation, which subdivides the Tunbridge Wells Sands Formation in Batten & Austen (2011) and from which the “Suchosaurus cultridens” type specimen was discovered (Salisbury & Naish, 2011), is downgraded to a member of the latter formation in other works (Hopson, Wilkinson & Woods, 2008) and has not been included in this column. Spinosaurid silhouette courtesy of Dan Folkes (CC-BY 4.0).

Cretaceous specimen Spinosauridae Suchosaurus +2
Restoration of the spinosaurid dinosaur Siamosaurus in the Sao Khua Formation palaeoenvironment, with Sunosuchus in the middle left and a herd of Phuwiangosaurus in the background.
References:
Siamosaurus based on tooth specimens [1] and the neural spine of a possibly referable skeleton[2], with other missing elements filled in with relatives (Suchomimus[3], Baryonyx[4], IchthyovenatorFile:Ichthyovenator_laosensis_skeletal_reconstruction_by_PaleoGeek.png).
Phuwiangosaurus based on skeletal by Suteethorn et al. (2009)[5] and missing elements of skull of EuhelopusFile:Euhelopus.png.

Sunosuchus based on Suteethorn and Ingavat (1983)[6] and missing elements based on Goniopholis[7].
Formations Sao Khua

Restoration of the spinosaurid dinosaur Siamosaurus in the Sao Khua Formation palaeoenvironment, with Sunosuchus in the middle left and a herd of Phuwiangosaurus in the background. References: Siamosaurus based on tooth specimens [1] and the neural spine of a possibly referable skeleton[2], with other missing elements filled in with relatives (Suchomimus[3], Baryonyx[4], IchthyovenatorFile:Ichthyovenator_laosensis_skeletal_reconstruction_by_PaleoGeek.png). Phuwiangosaurus based on skeletal by Suteethorn et al. (2009)[5] and missing elements of skull of EuhelopusFile:Euhelopus.png. Sunosuchus based on Suteethorn and Ingavat (1983)[6] and missing elements based on Goniopholis[7].

tooth drawing Sao Khua specimen +11
MRF 319, a partial oviraptorosaurian skeleton referred to Anzu wyliei. 
(A) Skeletal reconstruction in left lateral view, with preserved bones in gray and bones represented in other Anzu specimens in white (hatching indicates heavily reconstructed portions of the ilia of CM 78001). Middle-posterior (ninth?) cervical vertebra in (B) anterior, (C) left lateral, and (D) dorsal views. Posterior (11th?) cervical vertebra in (E) anterior, (F) left lateral, and (G) dorsal views. Posterior (12th?) cervical vertebra in (H) anterior, (I) left lateral, and (J) dorsal views. Anteroposteriorly crushed left radius in lateral (K) and anterior (L) views. Mediolaterally crushed left ulna in lateral (M) and anterior (N) views. (O) Partial left scapulocoracoid in lateral view. Dorsal rib in anterior (P) and posterior (Q) views. Abbreviations: acr, acromial process; cr, cervical rib; dip, distal processes; pat, pathology; pf, pneumatic fossa. Scale bars = 50 cm in A; 1 cm in B–Q.

MRF 319, a partial oviraptorosaurian skeleton referred to Anzu wyliei. (A) Skeletal reconstruction in left lateral view, with preserved bones in gray and bones represented in other Anzu specimens in white (hatching indicates heavily reconstructed portions of the ilia of CM 78001). Middle-posterior (ninth?) cervical vertebra in (B) anterior, (C) left lateral, and (D) dorsal views. Posterior (11th?) cervical vertebra in (E) anterior, (F) left lateral, and (G) dorsal views. Posterior (12th?) cervical vertebra in (H) anterior, (I) left lateral, and (J) dorsal views. Anteroposteriorly crushed left radius in lateral (K) and anterior (L) views. Mediolaterally crushed left ulna in lateral (M) and anterior (N) views. (O) Partial left scapulocoracoid in lateral view. Dorsal rib in anterior (P) and posterior (Q) views. Abbreviations: acr, acromial process; cr, cervical rib; dip, distal processes; pat, pathology; pf, pneumatic fossa. Scale bars = 50 cm in A; 1 cm in B–Q.

bone scale vertebra pathology +5
MRF 319, a partial oviraptorosaurian skeleton referred to Anzu wyliei. Skeletal reconstruction in left lateral view, with preserved bones in gray and bones represented in other Anzu specimens in white (hatching indicates heavily reconstructed portions of the ilia. Scale bar = 50 cm (19.7 in)

MRF 319, a partial oviraptorosaurian skeleton referred to Anzu wyliei. Skeletal reconstruction in left lateral view, with preserved bones in gray and bones represented in other Anzu specimens in white (hatching indicates heavily reconstructed portions of the ilia. Scale bar = 50 cm (19.7 in)

bone scale specimen Anzu +3
Restored skeleton of Anzu wyliei (previously labelled as a specimen of Chirostenotes)

Restored skeleton of Anzu wyliei (previously labelled as a specimen of Chirostenotes)

United States specimen Anzu Chirostenotes +1
Restored skeleton of Anzu wyliei (previously labelled as a specimen of Chirostenotes)

Restored skeleton of Anzu wyliei (previously labelled as a specimen of Chirostenotes)

United States specimen Anzu Chirostenotes +1
Photo montage of different specimens of mosasaurs: 
Opetiosaurus
Vallecillosaurus
Halisaurus
Plotosaurus
Platecarpus
Tylosaurus
Taxa Plotosaurus

Photo montage of different specimens of mosasaurs: Opetiosaurus Vallecillosaurus Halisaurus Plotosaurus Platecarpus Tylosaurus

specimen Halisaurus Platecarpus Plotosaurus +1
Comparison of the digit III/footprint length ratio for Eubrontes of the same size in America, Europe, and China. American specimens: (a) Eubrontes giganteus AC 15/3, type specimens (Lockley 2009); (b) Eubrontes giganteus AC 45/1 (Olsen et al. 1998); (c) Utah Eubrontes 1 (Lockley et al. 1998); (d) Utah Eubrontes 2 (T3) (Lockley et al. 2021); (e) Connecticut Eubrontes (Ishigaki and Fujisaki 1989); (f) Eubrontes (?) glenrosensis (Adams et al. 2010); European specimen: (g) Eubrontes veillonensis (de Lapparent and Montenat 1967); Chinese specimens: (h) Eubrontes pareschequier (Xing et al. 2009a, 2014b); (i) Eubrontes zigongensis (Xing et al. 2014c); (j) Eubrontes platypus (Hitchcock 1858) Xiyang specimen (Yang and Yang 1987); (k) Eubrontes monax (Zhen et al. 1986; Lockley et al. 2013); (l) Eubrontes xiyangensis (Zhen et al. 1986; Lockley et al. 2013); (m) Changpeipus carbonicus (Xing et al. 2014b); (n) Eubrontes nianpanshanensis (Xing et al. 2016b); (o) Lufengopus dongi (Lü et al. 2006; Xing et al. 2014d); (p) Eubrontes (?) glenrosensis Hailiutu specimen (Li et al. 2010; Xing et al. 2021); (q) Lockleypus luanpingeris (Xing et al. 2018e); (r) Chapus lockleyi (Li et al. 2006); (s) Asianopodus pulvinicalyx (Matsukawa et al. 2005); (t) Asianopodus robustus (Li et al. 2011; Lockley et al. 2018); (u) Eubrontes nobitai (This study); (v) Eubrontes HX-T3 (Xing et al. 2015b); (w) Eubrontes BJA-T4 (Xing et al. 2016c)
Taxa Asianopodus

Comparison of the digit III/footprint length ratio for Eubrontes of the same size in America, Europe, and China. American specimens: (a) Eubrontes giganteus AC 15/3, type specimens (Lockley 2009); (b) Eubrontes giganteus AC 45/1 (Olsen et al. 1998); (c) Utah Eubrontes 1 (Lockley et al. 1998); (d) Utah Eubrontes 2 (T3) (Lockley et al. 2021); (e) Connecticut Eubrontes (Ishigaki and Fujisaki 1989); (f) Eubrontes (?) glenrosensis (Adams et al. 2010); European specimen: (g) Eubrontes veillonensis (de Lapparent and Montenat 1967); Chinese specimens: (h) Eubrontes pareschequier (Xing et al. 2009a, 2014b); (i) Eubrontes zigongensis (Xing et al. 2014c); (j) Eubrontes platypus (Hitchcock 1858) Xiyang specimen (Yang and Yang 1987); (k) Eubrontes monax (Zhen et al. 1986; Lockley et al. 2013); (l) Eubrontes xiyangensis (Zhen et al. 1986; Lockley et al. 2013); (m) Changpeipus carbonicus (Xing et al. 2014b); (n) Eubrontes nianpanshanensis (Xing et al. 2016b); (o) Lufengopus dongi (Lü et al. 2006; Xing et al. 2014d); (p) Eubrontes (?) glenrosensis Hailiutu specimen (Li et al. 2010; Xing et al. 2021); (q) Lockleypus luanpingeris (Xing et al. 2018e); (r) Chapus lockleyi (Li et al. 2006); (s) Asianopodus pulvinicalyx (Matsukawa et al. 2005); (t) Asianopodus robustus (Li et al. 2011; Lockley et al. 2018); (u) Eubrontes nobitai (This study); (v) Eubrontes HX-T3 (Xing et al. 2015b); (w) Eubrontes BJA-T4 (Xing et al. 2016c)

China specimen Asianopodus Changpeipus +2
Juvenile Gorgosaurus TMP 2009.12.14 preserving stomach contents. Photographs of specimen in (A) right lateral view and (B) left anterolateral view. (C) Interpretive illustration of specimen in right lateral view. Skeleton consists of a nearly complete skull, the left side of the body and limbs, and a nearly complete pelvis. Red rectangle delineates location of stomach contents. (D) Histological photomicrograph of tibia showing the presence of five lines of arrested growths and two annuli (marked by asterisks), indicating that the individual was between 5 and 7 years old. Scale bars, 50 cm (A) to (C) and 1 mm (D).

Juvenile Gorgosaurus TMP 2009.12.14 preserving stomach contents. Photographs of specimen in (A) right lateral view and (B) left anterolateral view. (C) Interpretive illustration of specimen in right lateral view. Skeleton consists of a nearly complete skull, the left side of the body and limbs, and a nearly complete pelvis. Red rectangle delineates location of stomach contents. (D) Histological photomicrograph of tibia showing the presence of five lines of arrested growths and two annuli (marked by asterisks), indicating that the individual was between 5 and 7 years old. Scale bars, 50 cm (A) to (C) and 1 mm (D).

limb pelvis scale growth +6
The Naturmuseum Senckenberg in Frankfurt is the second largest museum of natural history in Germany. It is particularly popular with children, who enjoy the extensive collection of dinosaur skeletons: Senckenberg boasts the largest exhibition of large dinosaurs in Europe. One particular treasure is a dinosaur fossil with unique, preserved scaled skin. The museum contains the world's largest and most diverse collection of stuffed birds with about 2000 specimens.

The Naturmuseum Senckenberg in Frankfurt is the second largest museum of natural history in Germany. It is particularly popular with children, who enjoy the extensive collection of dinosaur skeletons: Senckenberg boasts the largest exhibition of large dinosaurs in Europe. One particular treasure is a dinosaur fossil with unique, preserved scaled skin. The museum contains the world's largest and most diverse collection of stuffed birds with about 2000 specimens.

museum Germany fossil specimen +4
Identifier: catalogueoffossi02bri (find matches)
Title: Catalogue of the fossil Reptilia and Amphibia in the British Museum (Natural history) ... By Richard Lydekker ..
Year: 1888 (1880s)
Authors:  British Museum (Natural History). Dept. of Geology Lydekker, Richard, 1849-1915
Subjects:  Reptiles, Fossil Amphibians, Fossil
Publisher:  London, Printed by order of the Trustees
Contributing Library:  Smithsonian Libraries
Digitizing Sponsor:  Biodiversity Heritage Library

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pterygian; from theKimeridge Clay of Ely. \. a, proximal, b, distal epiphysis ; c, shaft. 46792. Two still smaller specimens; from the Kimeridge Clay ofDevizes, Wiltshire. Cunnington Collection. R. 400. Two phalangeals; from the Oxford Clay of Weymouth,Dorsetshire. Presented by C. Westendarp, Esq., 1884. 150 SAUEOPTERIGIA. R. 1381. One longitudinal half of the humerus or femur of a me- (Ficj.) dium-sized form, with the inner surface cut and polished; from the Kimeridge Clay of Ely. This specimen is figured in the woodcut on the preceding page, and shows the two epiphyses almost meeting in the middle of the shaft. No history. R. 1381 a. The proximal half of a larger humerus or femur, longitu-dinally bisected; from the Kimeridge Clay of Ely. Thecontour of the proximal epiphysis is well displayed. No history. 46912. The proximal portion of a still larger humerus or femur,longitudinally bisected; from Shotover. The whole ofthe proximal epiphysis is displayed, of which the terminal Kg. 47.
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Sauropterygian mandibles.—A. Peloneustesphilarchus; from the Oxford Clay.\. B. Thaitmatosaurus indicus; from the Upper Jurassic of India. ).0. Pksiosaimcs dolichodirus; from the Lower Lias. f. (From the Kec.Geol. Surv. Ind.) PLESI0SAURID2E. 151 extremity appears to have been separated by a small va-cuity from that of the distal epiphysis. No history. 42097. One lateral half of a humerus or femur, with the inner sur- face cut; from the Neocomian bone-bed of Potton, Bed-fordshire. The extremity of one epiphysis is entire anddetached from the shaft, while a section is shown of thatat the opposite end. Purchased, 1870. 42098. A small imperfect femur, with the proximal epiphysis de- tached and lying loose in the cup of the shaft; fromPotton. Purchased, 1870. Genus PELONEUSTES, Lydekker \ Skull and teeth of the general type of Pliosaurus, but the mandible(fig. 47, A) with a longer symphysis, which includes more than adozen teeth. Neck short, with the anterior vertebras relativelyshort. Ve

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Identifier: catalogueoffossi02bri (find matches) Title: Catalogue of the fossil Reptilia and Amphibia in the British Museum (Natural history) ... By Richard Lydekker .. Year: 1888 (1880s) Authors: British Museum (Natural History). Dept. of Geology Lydekker, Richard, 1849-1915 Subjects: Reptiles, Fossil Amphibians, Fossil Publisher: London, Printed by order of the Trustees Contributing Library: Smithsonian Libraries Digitizing Sponsor: Biodiversity Heritage Library View Book Page: Book Viewer About This Book: Catalog Entry View All Images: All Images From Book Click here to view book online to see this illustration in context in a browseable online version of this book. Text Appearing Before Image: pterygian; from theKimeridge Clay of Ely. \. a, proximal, b, distal epiphysis ; c, shaft. 46792. Two still smaller specimens; from the Kimeridge Clay ofDevizes, Wiltshire. Cunnington Collection. R. 400. Two phalangeals; from the Oxford Clay of Weymouth,Dorsetshire. Presented by C. Westendarp, Esq., 1884. 150 SAUEOPTERIGIA. R. 1381. One longitudinal half of the humerus or femur of a me- (Ficj.) dium-sized form, with the inner surface cut and polished; from the Kimeridge Clay of Ely. This specimen is figured in the woodcut on the preceding page, and shows the two epiphyses almost meeting in the middle of the shaft. No history. R. 1381 a. The proximal half of a larger humerus or femur, longitu-dinally bisected; from the Kimeridge Clay of Ely. Thecontour of the proximal epiphysis is well displayed. No history. 46912. The proximal portion of a still larger humerus or femur,longitudinally bisected; from Shotover. The whole ofthe proximal epiphysis is displayed, of which the terminal Kg. 47. Text Appearing After Image: Sauropterygian mandibles.—A. Peloneustesphilarchus; from the Oxford Clay.\. B. Thaitmatosaurus indicus; from the Upper Jurassic of India. ).0. Pksiosaimcs dolichodirus; from the Lower Lias. f. (From the Kec.Geol. Surv. Ind.) PLESI0SAURID2E. 151 extremity appears to have been separated by a small va-cuity from that of the distal epiphysis. No history. 42097. One lateral half of a humerus or femur, with the inner sur- face cut; from the Neocomian bone-bed of Potton, Bed-fordshire. The extremity of one epiphysis is entire anddetached from the shaft, while a section is shown of thatat the opposite end. Purchased, 1870. 42098. A small imperfect femur, with the proximal epiphysis de- tached and lying loose in the cup of the shaft; fromPotton. Purchased, 1870. Genus PELONEUSTES, Lydekker \ Skull and teeth of the general type of Pliosaurus, but the mandible(fig. 47, A) with a longer symphysis, which includes more than adozen teeth. Neck short, with the anterior vertebras relativelyshort. Ve Note About Images Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original work.

museum Oxford Clay fossil specimen +2
The holotype of Ischyrodon meriani (previously a synonym of Liopleurodon ferox), specimen NMB L.D.37; in (A) mesial, (B) lingual, (C) apical, (D) labial, and (E) distal view

The holotype of Ischyrodon meriani (previously a synonym of Liopleurodon ferox), specimen NMB L.D.37; in (A) mesial, (B) lingual, (C) apical, (D) labial, and (E) distal view

holotype specimen Ischyrodon Liopleurodon
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