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Arctosaurus osborni, a Late Triassic archosauromorph reptile from the Canadian Arctic Archipelago.

Authors :
Sues, Hans-Dieter
Source :
Canadian Journal of Earth Sciences. 2017, Vol. 54 Issue 2, p129-133. 5p.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Arctosaurus osborni is known only from an incomplete cervical vertebra from the Upper Triassic Heiberg Formation of Cameron Island, Nunavut, Canada. Re-examination of the unique specimen indicates that it represents an archosauromorph reptile, possibly from the clade Allokotosauria. To date, Arctosaurus osborni represents the sole record of Late Triassic continental tetrapods from Nunavut and the northernmost record of such animals anywhere in the world. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00084077
Volume :
54
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Canadian Journal of Earth Sciences
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
121037285
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1139/cjes-2016-0159