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Jinchuanloong is a relatively basal sauropod that measured an estimated 10 m in length. Sauropod skulls typically don't preserve well in the fossil record, but Jinchuanloong is known mainly from the skull, and parts of the neck and tail. Like all sauropods, Jinchuanloong was a quadrupedal herbivore that used its long neck to reach the vegetation that it fed on.

Jinchuanloong is a relatively basal sauropod that measured an estimated 10 m in length. Sauropod skulls typically don't preserve well in the fossil record, but Jinchuanloong is known mainly from the skull, and parts of the neck and tail. Like all sauropods, Jinchuanloong was a quadrupedal herbivore that used its long neck to reach the vegetation that it fed on.

fossile Jinchuanloong crâne
Fossil of Quetzalcoatlus, an extinct pterosaur- Took the photo at Senckenberg Museum of Frankfurt

Fossil of Quetzalcoatlus, an extinct pterosaur- Took the photo at Senckenberg Museum of Frankfurt

musée fossile Pterosauria Quetzalcoatlus
Artists’ reconstruction of the living Sarabosaurus dahli swimming with ammonites and fish in southern Utah, 94 million years ago. Artwork by Andrey Atuchin. On June 23, 2023, the following link will go live for more information, www.blm.gov/press-release/94-million-year-old-fossil-prov...

Artists’ reconstruction of the living Sarabosaurus dahli swimming with ammonites and fish in southern Utah, 94 million years ago. Artwork by Andrey Atuchin. On June 23, 2023, the following link will go live for more information, www.blm.gov/press-release/94-million-year-old-fossil-prov...

fossile Sarabosaurus Selmasaurini
Various fossils pertaining to the holotype of the Triassic ichthyosaur Toretocnemus (originally Leptocheirus, also Merriamia) zitteli. This image is derived from plate 23 in Merriam (1903), done by an uncredited artist. The arrangement of the individual figures has been modified from the original (most notably, figures 3 and 4 were swapped to minimize confusion).
Original description:
Leptocheirus zitteli n. gen. and sp.
Figures reproduced natural size from the type specimen.

Fig. 1.— Right side of skull.
Fig. 2. — Cross-section of posterior portion of the lower jaw, taken above the point marked A on the lateral view of the skull.
Fig. 3. — Cross-section of the upper and lower jaws, taken at the break immediately behind the point marked Sp on the lateral view of the skull.
Fig. 4. — Lateral view of an anterior caudal centrum.
Legend (modified from original):

Ar - articular
A - angular
D - dentary
J - jugal
L - lacrimal
Mx - maxilla
Po - postorbital
Sa - surangular
Se - sclerotic ring
Sp - spenial
T - cross-section of tooth
X - doubtful element

Various fossils pertaining to the holotype of the Triassic ichthyosaur Toretocnemus (originally Leptocheirus, also Merriamia) zitteli. This image is derived from plate 23 in Merriam (1903), done by an uncredited artist. The arrangement of the individual figures has been modified from the original (most notably, figures 3 and 4 were swapped to minimize confusion). Original description: Leptocheirus zitteli n. gen. and sp. Figures reproduced natural size from the type specimen. Fig. 1.— Right side of skull. Fig. 2. — Cross-section of posterior portion of the lower jaw, taken above the point marked A on the lateral view of the skull. Fig. 3. — Cross-section of the upper and lower jaws, taken at the break immediately behind the point marked Sp on the lateral view of the skull. Fig. 4. — Lateral view of an anterior caudal centrum. Legend (modified from original): Ar - articular A - angular D - dentary J - jugal L - lacrimal Mx - maxilla Po - postorbital Sa - surangular Se - sclerotic ring Sp - spenial T - cross-section of tooth X - doubtful element

description Trias fossile holotype +7
Various fossils pertaining to the holotype of the Triassic ichthyosaur Toretocnemus californicus. This image is derived from plate 24 in Merriam (1903), done by an uncredited artist. The arrangement of the individual figures has been modified from the original.
Original description:
Toretocnemus californicus n. gen. and sp.
Figures reproduced natural size from the type specimen.

Fig. 1. — Inferior side of right posterior limb. t, tibia.
Fig. 2. — Right anterior limb. r, radius.
Fig. 3.— Pelvic arch.
Fig. 4. — Middle dorsal vertebrae and a rib from the same region.

Various fossils pertaining to the holotype of the Triassic ichthyosaur Toretocnemus californicus. This image is derived from plate 24 in Merriam (1903), done by an uncredited artist. The arrangement of the individual figures has been modified from the original. Original description: Toretocnemus californicus n. gen. and sp. Figures reproduced natural size from the type specimen. Fig. 1. — Inferior side of right posterior limb. t, tibia. Fig. 2. — Right anterior limb. r, radius. Fig. 3.— Pelvic arch. Fig. 4. — Middle dorsal vertebrae and a rib from the same region.

membre description Trias fossile +6
Photograph of a fossil cast of a Tanycolagreus topwilsoni skeleton taken at the North American Museum of Ancient Life.

Photograph of a fossil cast of a Tanycolagreus topwilsoni skeleton taken at the North American Museum of Ancient Life.

musée moulage fossile Coeluridae +2
Tanycolagreus fossil holotype TPII 2000-09-29, North American Museum of Ancient Life.

Tanycolagreus fossil holotype TPII 2000-09-29, North American Museum of Ancient Life.

musée États-Unis fossile holotype +2
Diagram of the skull of Taniwhasaurus antarcticus, the areas in black being the known fossil material.
Reference source:

Álvarez–Herrera, Agnolin & Novas (2020) "A rostral neurovascular system in the mosasaur Taniwhasaurus antarcticus"

Diagram of the skull of Taniwhasaurus antarcticus, the areas in black being the known fossil material. Reference source: Álvarez–Herrera, Agnolin & Novas (2020) "A rostral neurovascular system in the mosasaur Taniwhasaurus antarcticus"

fossile Plioplatecarpinae Taniwhasaurus crâne
Fossil skeleton of Guaibasaurus, a basal Saurischian dinosaur genus

Fossil skeleton of Guaibasaurus, a basal Saurischian dinosaur genus

fossile Dinosauria Guaibasauridae Guaibasaurus +2
Ctenochasma elegans (syn. Pterodactylus elegans) fossil from Solnhofen, Germany

American Museum of Natural History, New York, FR-5147
Received in exchange from the Paläontologisches Museum München, 1909
Taxons Gnathosaurinae

Ctenochasma elegans (syn. Pterodactylus elegans) fossil from Solnhofen, Germany American Museum of Natural History, New York, FR-5147 Received in exchange from the Paläontologisches Museum München, 1909

musée Allemagne fossile Ctenochasma +5
Ctenochasma elegans (syn. Pterodactylus elegans) fossil from Solnhofen, Germany

American Museum of Natural History, New York, FR-5147
Received in exchange from the Paläontologisches Museum München, 1909
Taxons Moganopterinae

Ctenochasma elegans (syn. Pterodactylus elegans) fossil from Solnhofen, Germany American Museum of Natural History, New York, FR-5147 Received in exchange from the Paläontologisches Museum München, 1909

musée Allemagne fossile Ctenochasma +5
Ctenochasma elegans (syn. Pterodactylus elegans) fossil from Solnhofen, Germany

American Museum of Natural History, New York, FR-5147
Received in exchange from the Paläontologisches Museum München, 1909
Taxons Ctenochasmatinae

Ctenochasma elegans (syn. Pterodactylus elegans) fossil from Solnhofen, Germany American Museum of Natural History, New York, FR-5147 Received in exchange from the Paläontologisches Museum München, 1909

musée Allemagne fossile Ctenochasma +5
fossil of henodus

fossil of henodus

fossile Cyamodontoidea Henodontidae Henodus
Fossil of Halisaurus, an extinct reptile- Took the picture at Muse (Trento)
Taxons Halisaurini

Fossil of Halisaurus, an extinct reptile- Took the picture at Muse (Trento)

fossile Halisaurinae Halisaurini Halisauromorpha +2
Fossil of Halisaurus, an extinct reptile- Took the picture at Muse (Trento)
Taxons Pluridensini

Fossil of Halisaurus, an extinct reptile- Took the picture at Muse (Trento)

fossile Halisaurinae Halisaurini Halisauromorpha +2
Fossil of Halisaurus, an extinct reptile- Took the picture at Muse (Trento)
Taxons Halisauromorpha

Fossil of Halisaurus, an extinct reptile- Took the picture at Muse (Trento)

fossile Halisaurinae Halisaurini Halisauromorpha +2
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Actualités

New Species of Giant Long-Necked Dinosaur Identified in Argentina
Une nouvelle espèce de dinosaure géant à long cou identifiée en Argentine
Argentine fossile Dinosauria Macronaria nouvelle espèce
Les fossiles découverts dans un ranch isolé en Argentine appartiennent à un nouveau genre et à une nouvelle espèce de dinosaure sauropode macronaire, selon une équipe internationale de paléontologues dirigée par la Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München. L'article Nouvelle espèce de dinosaure géant à long cou identifié en Argentine apparaît en premier sur Sci.News : Breaking Science News.
11/05/2026 sci-news ⚙ Traduction automatique
Un nouveau dinosaure carnivore du Trias identifié à Ghost Ranch
États-Unis Trias supérieur Trias fossile spécimen Coelophysis Dinosauria Ptychotherates nouvelle espèce crâne
Des chercheurs de Virginia Tech (Virginie, États-Unis) ont identifié une nouvelle espèce de dinosaure du Trias supérieur.  Le dinosaure a été nommé Ptychotherates bucculentus.  Ce nouveau taxon de dinosaure carnivore a été érigé sur la base de l'examen détaillé d'un fossile de crâne incomplet, bien conservé mais mélangé (numéro de spécimen CM 31368).  Le crâne provient de la Coelophysis de renommée mondiale
11/05/2026 everythingdinosaur ⚙ Traduction automatique
Paleontologists Reconstruct Ecology of Archaeopteryx
Des paléontologues reconstituent l'écologie de l'archéoptéryx
écologie musée fossile Archaeopteryx comportement étude
Une nouvelle étude complète réalisée par les paléontologues du Field Museum of Natural History rassemble les dernières preuves fossiles pour offrir le portrait le plus complet à ce jour de l’écologie, du comportement et de la vie quotidienne de l’Archaeopteryx. L'article Les paléontologues reconstruisent l'écologie de l'archéoptéryx apparaît en premier sur Sci.News : Breaking Science News.
08/05/2026 sci-news ⚙ Traduction automatique
New Species of Fossil Koala Found in Museum Drawer
Une nouvelle espèce de koala fossile découverte dans un tiroir du musée
musée fossile découverte nouvelle espèce
Des fossiles longtemps négligés dans la collection du Western Australian Museum ont été identifiés comme une nouvelle espèce de koala. L'article Nouvelle espèce de koala fossile trouvé dans un tiroir de musée apparaît en premier sur Sci.News : Breaking Science News.
06/05/2026 sci-news ⚙ Traduction automatique
Magnifique squelette fossile d'Eryops exposé
prédateur musée Permien fossile squelette
Quand j'étais enfant, l'un de mes animaux préhistoriques préférés était le géant temnospondyl Eryops.  Cela me fait toujours plaisir de tomber sur des fossiles de ce prédateur du Permien inférieur.  En effet, le simple fait de voir un squelette reconstruit me fait sourire.  Quand je suis au Musée d'Histoire Naturelle de Londres, j'essaie de prendre le temps d'observer l'Eryops megacephalus.
06/05/2026 everythingdinosaur ⚙ Traduction automatique
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