Oldest camarasauromorph sauropod (Dinosauria) discovered in the Middle Jurassic (Bajocian) of the Khadir Island, Kachchh, western India

Moser M, Mathur UB, Fürsich F, Pandey DK, Mathur N (2006)

Publication Language: English

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2006

Journal

Palaeontologische Zeitschrift Springer Verlag (Germany)

Book Volume: 80

Pages Range: 34-51

Abstract

Fragmentary isolated remains of large (up to 20 m or more) sauropods from the Middle Jurassic (Bajocian) Khadir Formation of Khadir Island (Kachchh, W India) are described and compared in detail. Three of the bone fragments (a metacarpal, a first pedal claw and a fibula) can be assigned with confidence to the Camarasauromorpha and represent the oldest known record of that derived dinosaur group. The new finds from western India further close a temporal and geographical gap in our knowledge of sauropods and contribute to understanding their early phylogeny.

Authors with CRIS profile

Franz Fürsich Naturwissenschaftliche Fakultät

Additional Organisation(s)

Lehrstuhl für Paläoumwelt

Involved external institutions

Bayerische Staatssammlung für Paläontologie und Geologie DE Germany (DE) University of Rajasthan IN India (IN)

How to cite

APA:

Moser, M., Mathur, U.B., Fürsich, F., Pandey, D.K., & Mathur, N. (2006). Oldest camarasauromorph sauropod (Dinosauria) discovered in the Middle Jurassic (Bajocian) of the Khadir Island, Kachchh, western India. Palaeontologische Zeitschrift, 80, 34-51.

MLA:

Moser, Markus, et al. "Oldest camarasauromorph sauropod (Dinosauria) discovered in the Middle Jurassic (Bajocian) of the Khadir Island, Kachchh, western India." Palaeontologische Zeitschrift 80 (2006): 34-51.

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