References
Reference
Haggart, James W. et. al. (2003) The first record of a pliosaurid (Plesiosauria, Pliosauridae) from the Lower Cretaceous of North America; Cretaceous Research (April 2003), 24(2), pp.129-133
The first record of a pliosaurid (Plesiosauria, Pliosauridae) from the Lower Cretaceous of North America
Principal Author
James W. Haggart
Other Authors
Elizabeth L. Nicholls, Roderick Bartlett
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Academic paper
Journal
Cretaceous Research (April 2003)
Volume
24
Issue
2
Pages
129-133
Abstract
The fragmentary remains of a plesiosaur have been collected from the Haida Formation (Albian, Lower Cretaceous) at Cumshewa Inlet, Queen Charlotte Islands, British Columbia. The specimen is identified as a member of the family Pliosauridae, based on tooth structure. This is the first record of a pliosaurid from the west coast of North America, and the first pliosaurid from the Lower Cretaceous of North America.
Language
English