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Record 1 1978-08-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Paleontology
OBS

The primitive synapsids are among the commonest animals found in the red beds of Texas, dating from late Carboniferous and early Permian times. A primitive member of the order was Varanosaurus, a small form not more than 3 feet in length even with the inclusion of a very long tail.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Paléontologie
OBS

Reptile théromorphe fossile du Permien du Texas, pouvant atteindre un mètre de longueur, ressemblant au varan actuel.

Spanish

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