Kasia Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 https://www.sbs.com.au/news/earliest-herbivorous-reptile-fossil-found 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Amateur Paleontologist Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 Thanks for sharing New Mexico keeps givin' up amazing discoveries, doesn't it? -Christian Opalised fossils are the best: a wonderful mix between paleontology and mineralogy! Q. Where do dinosaurs study? A. At Khaan Academy!... My ResearchGate profile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy Paleontologist Posted November 25, 2018 Share Posted November 25, 2018 The fossil itself is really incredibly well preserved and perfectly articulated: One thing I might mention, I have seen a number of articles claiming that the etymology of the name "Gordodon" is from the Spanish for fat and Latin for tooth. While I am not saying that this is inaccurate, I would bet a large some of money this name comes in part from it being found near 'gordo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kato Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 A few photos of Gordodon. Very bad lighting for photography. Spotlights from two directions casting bad shadows. Unable to extract good details. The 'sail' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kato Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 I wish the lighting had been better. At least one is able to make out the incisors in the front of the upper jaw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kato Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 This skull shot is marginally better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kato Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 On 11/24/2018 at 10:11 PM, Cowboy Paleontologist said: The fossil itself is really incredibly well preserved and perfectly articulated: One thing I might mention, I have seen a number of articles claiming that the etymology of the name "Gordodon" is from the Spanish for fat and Latin for tooth. While I am not saying that this is inaccurate, I would bet a large some of money this name comes in part from it being found near 'gordo. The story that was recounted indicated the original thought was to name it Alamogordodon. They decided it was too long and shortened it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPS Ammonite Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 On 11/24/2018 at 10:11 PM, Cowboy Paleontologist said: The fossil itself is really incredibly well preserved and perfectly articulated: One thing I might mention, I have seen a number of articles claiming that the etymology of the name "Gordodon" is from the Spanish for fat and Latin for tooth. While I am not saying that this is inaccurate, I would bet a large some of money this name comes in part from it being found near 'gordo. The nearby town, Alamogordo translates as fat cottonwood. Gordodon translates as fat tooth even though the fossil does not have very fat teeth. It makes sense that the fossil was named for the nearby town and not its fat teeth. I probably would have named it Alamodon. 1 My goal is to leave no stone or fossil unturned. See my Arizona Paleontology Guide link The best single resource for Arizona paleontology anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 49 minutes ago, Kato said: The story that was recounted indicated the original thought was to name it Alamogordodon. They decided it was too long and shortened it. Very nice. Thanks for sharing these photos. Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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