References
Reference
Hampe, Oliver (1996) Die Anwendung der Photogrammetrie in der Wirbeltierpalaontologie am Beispiel eines Kronosaurus-fundes in Kolumbien; Mainzer Geowissenschaftliche Mitteilingen, 25, pp.55-78
Die Anwendung der Photogrammetrie in der Wirbeltierpalaontologie am Beispiel eines Kronosaurus-fundes in Kolumbien
Principal Author
Oliver Hampe
Header
Academic paper
Journal
Mainzer Geowissenschaftliche Mitteilingen
Volume
25
Pages
55-78
Abstract
(English version)For studies in the field of vertebrate paleontology, photogrammetry is a new measuring method. With the aid of this method the skeleton of the large pliosaur Krono-snunis boyncensis (Reptilia: Sauropterygia) from the Upper Aptian of Colombia could precisely be registered in its dimensions and graphically documented. The process of photographic recording, measuring and interpretation, one basis for the newly developed reconstruction of this aquatic reptile, is shown in detail. Subsequently, the biology of Kronosaurus is discussed and an overview on-the locomo-tional capabilities of pliosaurs is given based on current knowledge. Also presented is a new systematic classification on family level for the Cretaceous Pliosauroidea.
Language
German