A new eusuchian crocodyliform with novel cranial integument and its significance for the origin and evolution of Crocodylia.

Crocodyliforms were one of the most successful groups of Mesozoic tetrapods, radiating into terrestrial, semiaquatic and marine environments, while occupying numerous trophic niches, including carnivorous, insectivorous, herbivorous, and piscivorous species. Among these taxa were the enigmatic, poor...

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Main Authors: Casey M Holliday, Nicholas M Gardner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/22303441/pdf/?tool=EBI