An Osteological Study of Nyctosaurus and Trinacromerum with a Description of a New Species of Nyctosaurus

Author

Orville W. Bonner, Fort Hays Kansas State College

Department

Biology

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Abstract

The purpose of this osteological study is to review previous descriptions, to describe any previously unidentified elements, and to record the dimensions of the elements present in these two specimens. With these data a comparison will be made with other specimens previously found. An attempt will be made to determine if the identification of Nyctosaurus gracilis (Marsh) and Trinacromerum osborni (Williston) are tenable genera and species and fully valid in the light of these studies of the excellent skeletal material available.

Keywords

Nyctosaurus, Pterosauria--Anatomy, Sauropterygia, Zoology, Fossils, Specimen, Prehistoric animals, Measurement

Advisor

Dr. Eugene D. Flaherty

Date of Award

Summer 1964

Document Type

Thesis - campus only access

DOI

10.58809/WVFY8908

Recommended Citation

Bonner, Orville W., "An Osteological Study of Nyctosaurus and Trinacromerum with a Description of a New Species of Nyctosaurus" (1964). Master's Theses. 839.
DOI: 10.58809/WVFY8908
Available at: https://scholars.fhsu.edu/theses/839

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