A Complete Crocodylian Egg from the Upper Miocene (Chinji Beds) of Pakistan and its Palaeobiographical Implications

Authors

  • Xavier Panadès I Blas University of Bolton, Department of Psychology and Life Sciences, Deane Road, Bolton BL3 5AB, England (EC)/University of Bristol, Department of Experimental Psychology, 8, Woodland Road, Bristol, BS8 1TN, England
  • Rajeev Patnaik Centre of Advanced Study in Geology, Panjab University, Chandigarh-160014,

Keywords:

Crocodylians, Eggshells, egg, Pakistan, Palaeooölogy, Palaeooöspecies

Abstract

The fi rst fossil crocodylian egg from the Upper Miocene the Chinji Formation of the Siwalik Group of Pakistan is reported here. It represents a new locality, and the fi rst record of the order in the area. The specimen was uncovered in a fl uvial environment, and cannot be defi ned more accurately, because of the poor preservation of its structural levels, and lack of direct association to osseous remains.

Polarised and light micrographs of a thin section in radial view of BRSUG 26834

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Published

2020-11-20

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 1 (2009): Journal of Vertebrate Palaeontology

Section

Original Article