Crazyhen Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 This fossil is from Ganzhou, China (late Cretaceous). It measures 75cm in length. Does it look like a primitive amphibian similar to Seymouria? Some say it's a reptile or even primitive mammal, but it does not look like both to me. Any idea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpc Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 why do you think it is similar to Seymouria? The vertebrae look more complicated than primtive amphibian. We need better photos. Quote 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyhen Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 18 minutes ago, jpc said: why do you think it is similar to Seymouria? The vertebrae look more complicated than primtive amphibian. We need better photos. I am sorry that this is the best photo I got. I have no idea what this fossil is, but based on the general morphology, it looks similar to Seymouria. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petalodus12 Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 If this is from the late Cretaceous as you say, then any resemblance to Seymouria is purely superficial, as the Seymouriamorphs went down with the ship during the end Permian extinction. I’m not sure what this is as I am not familiar with small animals from late Cretaceous China, but I have confidence that it’s not a close relative of Seymouria. It is a nice fossil, though, and hopefully someone can ID it confidently for you. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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