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Post by LadyPorthos on Apr 14, 2024 19:33:38 GMT
New quiz question: True or False? Palaeontologists currently recognize over 150 different pterosaur species.I'll say True |
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Post by Joey on Apr 15, 2024 6:00:58 GMT
I"ll say true also.
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Post by Talira Greycrest on Apr 15, 2024 7:05:09 GMT
Name: IstiodactylusPronunciation: Iss-tee-oh-dack-till-usMeaning of name: "Sail finger"Species: I. latidens, I. sinensisWingspan: Estimated to have measured between 4 and 5 metres.Family: IstiodactylidaeDiet: CarnivoreFirst fossils found: Known from numerous specimens discovered in the Vectis and Wessex Formations of the Isle of Wight, England. I. latidens originally named as a species of Ornithodesmus by British palaeontologist, Harry Govier Seeley, in 1901. Was recognized as a new genus and named Istiodactylus by Stafford Howse, Andrew Millner and David Martell in 2001. I. sinensis named B. Andres and Q. Ji, in 2006.Lived: Depending on species, lived between 125 and 120 million years ago during the Barremian and Aptian stages of the Early Cretaceous on what is now the Isle of Wight, England. Partial skull and jaws of I. latidens
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Post by Tix Mascot on Apr 15, 2024 9:48:59 GMT
New quiz question: True or False? Palaeontologists currently recognize over 150 different pterosaur species. I know that some types of dino had hundreds of species, but never heard that about the flying kind before. However, I wouldn't be surpsised, so I, too, say yes. |
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Post by Talira Greycrest on Apr 16, 2024 9:14:09 GMT
Name: GresslyosaurusPronunciation: Gress-lie-oh-sore-usMeaning of name: "Gressly's lizard", after Swiss geologist and palaeontologist, Amanz Gressly.Species: G. ingens, G. plieningeri, G. robustus, G. torgeriSize: Depending on species, estimated to have measured between 8 and 9 metres long and weighing around 2 metric tonnes.Family: PlateosauridaeDiet: HerbivoreFirst fossils found: Known only from partial skeletons discovered in Greenland, France, Germany, Norway and Switzerland. First discovered by Swiss geologist and palaeontologist, Amanz Gressly, in northern Switzerland, in 1840. G. ingens named by T. Pleininger in 1857. G. plieningeri and G. robustus named by German palaeontologist, Friedrich von Huene, in 1905. G. torgeri named by O. Jaekel in 1911. Some palaeontologists believe Gresslyosaurus may possibly be a growth stage of Plateosaurus.Lived: Depending on species, lived between 214 and 204 million years ago during the Norian and Rhaetian stages of the Late Triassic in what is now Greenland, France, Germany, Norway and Switzerland. Artist's impression of Gresslyosaurus
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Post by Talira Greycrest on Apr 17, 2024 4:32:42 GMT
Just a friendly reminder about this week's quiz question. You've been asked: True or False? Palaeontologists currently recognize over 150 different pterosaur species.Today's entry: Name: AllkaruenPronunciation: All-kah-ru-enMeaning of name: "Ancient brain"Species: A. koiWingspan: Uncertain due to a lack of fossils.Family: UncertainDiet: Uncertain. Possible piscivore/insectivore.First fossils found: Known only from two neck vertebrae and a partial skull including the lower jaw and braincase, discovered in the Cañadón Asfalto Formation of northwestern Patagonia, Argentina. Named by L. Codorniú, A. P. Carabajal, D. Pol, D. Unwin and O. W. M. Rauhut in 2016.Lived: 179.17 to 178.07 million years ago during the Toarcian stage of the Early Jurassic in what is now northwestern Patagonia, Argentina.
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Post by Talira Greycrest on Apr 17, 2024 5:07:03 GMT
Squishy dinos standing guard (trying to discourage Rexy from sitting on the bench).  |
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Post by Joey on Apr 17, 2024 6:07:51 GMT
Little front legs seems odd for it's size
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Post by Tix Mascot on Apr 17, 2024 10:13:47 GMT
Looks as if it browsed all the leaves and branches off the trees, so that only the trunks remained.
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Post by Tix Mascot on Apr 17, 2024 10:15:28 GMT
Squishy dinos standing guard (trying to discourage Rexy from sitting on the bench). Does it work? |
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Post by Talira Greycrest on Apr 17, 2024 13:08:34 GMT
Squishy dinos standing guard (trying to discourage Rexy from sitting on the bench). Does it work? Nope! |
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Post by Talira Greycrest on Apr 18, 2024 5:28:02 GMT
Name: CaseosaurusPronunciation: 'Case-oh-sore-us' or 'Cay-zee-oh-sore-us'Meaning of name: "Case's lizard", after American palaeontologist, Ermine Cowles Case.Species: C. crosbyensisSize: Estimated to have measured around 2 metres long and weighing 50kgs.Family: HerrerasauridaeDiet: CarnivoreFirst fossils found: Known only from partial fossils discovered in the Petrified Forest Formation of Texas. Named by palaeontologists, A. P. Hunt, Spencer G. Lucas, Andrew B. Heckert, Robert M. Sullivan and Martin Lockley in 1998.Lived: 221.5 to 212 million years ago during the Norian stage of the Late Triassic in what is now the south-central United States.
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Post by Talira Greycrest on Apr 18, 2024 5:34:46 GMT
Just heard a new species of Ichthyosaur has been discovered in England. It's been named Ichthyotitan and is estimated to have measured a whopping 25 metres long. Currently, Shastasaurus, at an estimated length of 21 metres, is the largest known Ichthyosaur, but it seems Ichthyotitan may have been a good three to four metres longer.
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Post by Tix Mascot on Apr 18, 2024 12:57:43 GMT
Just heard a new species of Ichthyosaur has been discovered in England. It's been named Ichthyotitan and is estimated to have measured a whopping 25 metres long. Currently, Shastasaurus, at an estimated length of 21 metres, is the largest known Ichthyosaur, but it seems Ichthyotitan may have been a good three to four metres longer. I'm surprised that new species keep popping up around the world all the time. By now, one should have thought that everything had been discovered. |
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Post by Joey on Apr 19, 2024 6:30:09 GMT
Wonder how many are in the ocean where we rarely explore?
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