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Labrostochelys

In today's article we are going to talk about Labrostochelys, a topic that has been of great interest in recent years. Since its emergence, Labrostochelys has captured the attention of experts and hobbyists alike, generating debate, research, and numerous advances in the field. With a history that goes back many years, Labrostochelys has evolved and adapted to social, cultural and technological changes, becoming a fundamental element in the lives of many people. Throughout this article, we will explore the various facets of Labrostochelys, addressing its implications, applications, and its impact on today's society.

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Labrostochelys
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Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Testudines
Suborder: Pleurodira
Family: Bothremydidae
Tribe: Taphrosphyini
Subtribe: Taphrosphyina
Genus: Labrostochelys
Gaffney, 2006
Species:
L. galkini
Binomial name
Labrostochelys galkini
Gaffney, 2006

Labrostochelys is an extinct genus of bothremydid pleurodiran turtle that was discovered in the Ouled Abdoun Basin, Morocco.[1] The genus consists solely of type species L. galkini.[2]

Discovery

Labrostochelys was discovered in the Ouled Abdoun Basin of Morocco, primarily known for its Maastrichtian and Paleocene fossils.[1] It is known from a nearly complete skull.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b E. S. Gaffney, H. Tong, and P. A. Meylan. 2006. Evolution of the side-necked turtles: The families Bothremydidae, Euraxemydidae, and Araripemydidae. Bulletin of the American Museum of Natural History 300:1-318
  2. ^ "Labrostochelys galkini Gaffney & al., 2006". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
  3. ^ Fossilworks: Labrostochelys. *fossilworks.org*. Retrieved 2021-01-08.