References
Reference
Cruickshank, Arthur R I (1996) A Pistosaurus-like sauropterygian from the Rhaeto-Hettangian of England; Mercian Geologist, 14(1), pp.12-13
A Pistosaurus-like sauropterygian from the Rhaeto-Hettangian of England
Principal Author
Arthur R I Cruickshank
Header
Academic paper
Journal
Mercian Geologist
Volume
14
Issue
1
Pages
12-13
Abstract
Pistosaurus is an enigmatic sauropterygian, now considered a plesiosaurian, known from the Middle Triassic (Anisian) of southern Germany. The humerus recorded here came from a Leicestershire (UK) locality, and possibly from a pre-planorbis (Rhaetian?) horizon. Its significance is discussed, and comments are made on the functional evolution of sauropterygian limbs.
Language
English