June 2016 PMID 26535893

New Crocodyliforms from Southwestern Europe and Definition of a Diverse Clade of European Late Cretaceous Basal Eusuchians.

Iván Narváez, Christopher A Brochu, Fernando Escaso, Adán Pérez-García, Francisco Ortega

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The overall tone indicates a positive reception with references like 'Lohuecosuchus megadontos' and discussions of its placement within crocodyliform evolution, emphasizing the significance of new fossil discoveries. The use of specific terminology and mention of paleontological sites highlights a scholarly tone, reflecting moderate interest and engagement among the participants about the article's implications.

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Abstract in brief

The site of Lo Hueco in Spain has yielded well-preserved skull and jaw remains, leading to the identification of a new crocodyliform species called Lohuecosuchus megadontos.
A reexamination of a skull from the Fox-Amphoux site in France has contributed to defining a second species within this new genus.
Phylogenetic analysis positions Lohuecosuchus within the Allodaposuchidae clade, closely linked to other European Late Cretaceous taxa and recognized as a sister group to modern crocodylians.

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Carlos de Miguel

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@efmalafaia @FerEscaso @frco_ortega Lohuecosuchus megadontos, again from the Late Cretaceous of Lo Hueco, by Narváez (@inarvaezp) et al. (2015): https://t.co/57HzP3gvrZ

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