Anat Rec (Hoboken) April 2020 PMID 31173481

An Enigmatic Small Neosuchian Crocodyliform from the Woodbine Formation of Texas.

Christopher R Noto, Stephanie K Drumheller, Thomas L Adams, Alan H Turner

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The discussions highlight interest and support, with participants referencing specifics like the short jaw and tooth socket morphology that suggest omnivory, using enthusiastic words like 'fascinating' and 'exciting.' The tone shows a keen engagement with the study's evolutionary implications, reflecting a recognition of its significance in paleontology.

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The publication is considered impactful in advancing knowledge about prehistoric ecosystems and crocodyliform evolution, though some see it as part of ongoing research rather than a transformative breakthrough.

Abstract in brief

  • The discovery of a new crocodyliform species called Scolomastax sahlsteini at the Arlington Archosaur Site in Texas helps fill gaps in our understanding of mid-Cretaceous ecosystems in North America, especially regarding crocodyliform diversity and ecological niches.
  • Scolomastax sahlsteini, known from a partial jaw, shows adaptations for omnivory or durophagy, and belongs to the Paralligatoridae family within Eusuchia, marking the first record of this group in Late Cretaceous North America and indicating a biogeographic link between North America and Asia during the Early Cretaceous.
  • This find highlights high crocodyliform diversity in the region, supporting the idea of niche partitioning among sympatric species, but also points to the need for further research to clarify evolutionary relationships within Paralligatoridae and broader biogeographic patterns.]

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The Anatomical Record
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An Enigmatic Small Neosuchian Crocodyliform from the Woodbine Formation of Texas by Chris Noto, @uglyfossils, Thomas Adams, and Alan Turner is now available open access: https://t.co/ZLTmMDRbA9 Reconstruction by Brent Adrian @BrentMwu #paleontology #fossils #crocodyliform https://t.co/vgpadFD4GQ

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Noto et al. (2019) "An Enigmatic Small Neosuchian Crocodyliform from the Woodbine Formation of Texas" https://t.co/t6HLFQXPnI https://t.co/gGIx9ancnz

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Fascinating paper (https://t.co/EG6u6NOuS7) describing a small #LateCretaceous #crocodyliform from the Woodbine Formation in Texas. 3D data can be found here: https://t.co/fRotCA4WEu. Thanks for the contribution Chris Noto, Tom Adams, @UglyFossils, and @alanhturner! #FossilFriday https://t.co/lnGjbX17vf

Jun 14, 2019 · 17 likes · 11 shares · 2,382 followers View post →
Stephanie Drumheller
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It’s short, high jaw, partnered up with the weirdly-shaped and differently-sized tooth sockets suggests that Scolomastax might have been an omnivore or a herbivore. #AtoZcrocs #Croctober #fossils #FossilFriday

Oct 22, 2021 · 14 likes · 6 shares · 1,699 followers View post →
Iván Narváez
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"An Enigmatic Small Neosuchian Crocodyliform from the Woodbine Formation of Texas", new paper on Scolomastax sahlsteini, a new species of Cenomanian #crocodile from U.S. by C. Noto et al. in @anatomyjournal https://t.co/CqMi4rO2ud https://t.co/XMH07901ki

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The Anatomical Record
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Happy #Croctober from AR! Don't miss our Special Issue on crocodilian evolution https://t.co/vgkoLlEvmR This image is a reconstruction of Scolomastax sahlsteini, a Cenomanian crocodilian from Texas. Read more by Noto et al: https://t.co/G6LBxbLeAy Reconstruction by Brent Adrian. https://t.co/xrdBxW7gvI

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The Anatomical Record
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Happy #Croctober from AR! Don't miss our Special Issue on crocodilian evolution https://t.co/vgkoLlEvmR This image is a reconstruction of Scolomastax sahlsteini, a Cenomanian crocodilian from Texas. Read more by Noto et al: https://t.co/G6LBxbLeAy Reconstruction by Brent Adrian. https://t.co/xrdBxW7gvI

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Stephanie Drumheller
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RT @UglyFossils: S is for Scolomastax, a small-bodied crocodyliform from the Cretaceous of Texas. It had a very short jaw, with only 10 or1…

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RT @UglyFossils: S is for Scolomastax, a small-bodied crocodyliform from the Cretaceous of Texas. It had a very short jaw, with only 10 or1…

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Stephanie Drumheller
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It’s short, high jaw, partnered up with the weirdly-shaped and differently-sized tooth sockets suggests that Scolomastax might have been an omnivore or a herbivore. #AtoZcrocs #Croctober #fossils #FossilFriday

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Stephanie Drumheller
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S is for Scolomastax, a small-bodied crocodyliform from the Cretaceous of Texas. It had a very short jaw, with only 10 or11 teeth on each side. #AtoZcrocs #Croctober #fossils #FossilFriday

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This gets more interesting when you look at the other crocs that lived alongside Deltasuchus. Scolomastax also lived in the #ArlingtonArchosaurSite, and it had the stubby face and funky teeth of a hard food specialist.

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Tito Mora Núñez
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Nuevo y enigmático cocodrilomorfo de Texas. https://t.co/rkMPfltnJU

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An Enigmatic Small Neosuchian Crocodyliform from the Woodbine Formation of Texas by Chris Noto, @uglyfossils, Thomas Adams, and Alan Turner is now available open access: https://t.co/ZLTmMDRbA9 Reconstruction by Brent Adrian @BrentMwu #paleontology #fossils #crocodyliform https://t.co/vgpadFD4GQ

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Los originales los puedes leer aquí⬇️⬇️ /Scolomastax sahlsteini/ https://t.co/0wovayYY7Z /Tarsomordeo winkleri/ https://t.co/0EcHKcdW4L

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Fascinating paper (https://t.co/EG6u6NOuS7) describing a small #LateCretaceous #crocodyliform from the Woodbine Formation in Texas. 3D data can be found here: https://t.co/fRotCA4WEu. Thanks for the contribution Chris Noto, Tom Adams, @UglyFossils, and @alanhturner! #FossilFriday https://t.co/lnGjbX17vf

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