New theropod remains from the Middle Jurassic (Bathonian) of NW Madagascar are described that include 49 isolated teeth and a dorsal vertebra. Being referable to at least three taxa, they provide a first insight into the high morphological biodiversity in the Middle Jurassic theropods. They may represent the oldest Gondwanan material referable to the Abelisauridae and Coelurosauria found up to today; however, lacking more exhaustive data on theropod dentition, their affinities remain uncertain pending more complete material. Riassunto-Prima descrizione di resti di teropodi provenienti dal Giurassico medio (Bathoniano) del Madagascar.
Maganuco, S., Cau, A., Pasini, G. (2005). First description of theropod remains from the Middle Jurassic (Bathonian) of Madagascar. ATTI DELLA SOCIETÀ ITALIANA DI SCIENZE NATURALI E DEL MUSEO CIVICO DI STORIA NATURALE DI MILANO, 146(2), 165-202.
First description of theropod remains from the Middle Jurassic (Bathonian) of Madagascar.
CAU, ANDREA;
2005
Abstract
New theropod remains from the Middle Jurassic (Bathonian) of NW Madagascar are described that include 49 isolated teeth and a dorsal vertebra. Being referable to at least three taxa, they provide a first insight into the high morphological biodiversity in the Middle Jurassic theropods. They may represent the oldest Gondwanan material referable to the Abelisauridae and Coelurosauria found up to today; however, lacking more exhaustive data on theropod dentition, their affinities remain uncertain pending more complete material. Riassunto-Prima descrizione di resti di teropodi provenienti dal Giurassico medio (Bathoniano) del Madagascar.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
