In today's world, Gamerabaena is a topic that has captured the attention of millions of people around the world. Since its emergence, Gamerabaena has generated an intense and passionate debate, raising conflicting opinions and provoking an exchange of ideas that has enriched the cultural and social panorama. As Gamerabaena continues to resonate in contemporary society, it is necessary to fully explore all aspects related to this phenomenon, from its origins to its possible implications in the future. In this article, we will delve into the fascinating world of Gamerabaena, examining its many facets and offering a panoramic view to better understand its impact on our lives.
Gamerabaena Temporal range: Late Cretaceous
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Clade: | Pantestudines |
Clade: | Testudinata |
Clade: | †Paracryptodira |
Family: | †Baenidae |
Genus: | †Gamerabaena Lyson and Joyce, 2010 |
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Gamerabaena is an extinct genus of baenid turtle which existed in North Dakota during the late Cretaceous Period. It is known from a single fragmentary skull that was found in the Maastrichtian-age Hell Creek Formation. It contains the species Gamerabaena sonsalla. Gamerabaena is similar to the genus Palatobaena, but it differs in its lack of a posterior expansion of the triturating (or chewing) surface, a somewhat rectangular skull, and a wide angle between the maxillae. Gamerabaena also has a lingual ridge on the inner side of the jaw that is not seen in Palatobaena.
Gamerabaena is considered the sister taxon of Palatobaena and shares features with both Palatobaena and Plesiobaena. These features, which include slightly upturned eye sockets, are seen as intermediate between the two other genera. While Gamerabaena is known only from the skull, it may belong to the same species as "Baena" hayi, which is known primarily from the shell.
The genus is named after Gamera, a giant flying, fire-breathing turtle from a series of Japanese tokusatsu films.
Cladogram after Tyler R. Lyson and Walter G. Joyce (2009).