A detailed description of newly-discovered remains of Maiasaura peeblesorum (Reptila: ornithischia) and a revised diagnosis of the genus

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dc.contributor.advisorRosenberg, Herbert I.
dc.contributor.authorTrexler, David Lee
dc.coverage.spatial2000002882en
dc.date.accessioned2005-07-29T22:07:24Z
dc.date.available2005-07-29T22:07:24Z
dc.date.issued1995
dc.descriptionBibliography: p. 205-217.en
dc.description.abstractA newly-discovered hadrosaur from the Two Medicine Formation, Teton County, Montana, is described in detail. The description of the skull is the most complete of any produced for a hadrosaur, and the postcranial skeleton provides the first information on an almost complete adult Maiasaura. Information resulting from this detailed examination is used as a base for comparisons with other specimens and reports in the literature. Although the new specimen differs in detail from the holotype, it (OTM F138) was determined to be Maiasaura peeblesorum. This classification led to a revision of the diagnosis of Maiasaura. Several previously unrecognized, taxonomically important characters were identified. The comparisons revealed discrepancies concerning both terminology and interpretation of certain features of the hadrosaur skeleton. These are discussed. In addition, a formula applicable to most hadrosaur specimens was derived for estimating total animal length from the length of the femur.
dc.format.extentxi, 235 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.en
dc.identifier.citationTrexler, D. L. (1995). A detailed description of newly-discovered remains of Maiasaura peeblesorum (Reptila: ornithischia) and a revised diagnosis of the genus (Master's thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca. doi:10.11575/PRISM/21624en_US
dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/21624
dc.identifier.isbn0612032299en
dc.identifier.lccQE 862 O65 T74 1995en
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1880/29733
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Calgaryen
dc.publisher.placeCalgaryen
dc.rightsUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.
dc.subject.lccQE 862 O65 T74 1995en
dc.subject.lcshOrnithischia
dc.subject.lcshMaiasaura
dc.subject.lcshHadrosauridae
dc.subject.lcshPaleontology - Montana
dc.titleA detailed description of newly-discovered remains of Maiasaura peeblesorum (Reptila: ornithischia) and a revised diagnosis of the genus
dc.typemaster thesis
thesis.degree.disciplineBiological Sciences
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Calgary
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science (MSc)
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ucalgary.thesis.accessionTheses Collection 58.002:Box 1006 520538316
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