The anterior of the palate in Euparkeria
Date
1970
Authors
Gow, C. E.
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Bernard Price Institute for Palaeontological Research
Abstract
Ewer (1965) has given a careful and comprehensive description of the anatomy of the
thecodont Euparkeria, but erred if anything on the side of caution in her preparation of the material. This is a commendable approach, but it has meant
that certain details remained unknown. Recently Cruickshank (1970) has redescribed and reinterpreted the braincase as being surprisingly primitive. The present author's current interest lies in the origin of the lizards, and this necessarily implies an
interest in Archosaur origins. In this regard an important element of the skull is the vomer; this will become apparent when recently completed work on the Millerosauria is published (Gow 1971). The important feature is the nature and disposition of vomerine teeth. Not surprisingly the vomer is not known in detail in any "Eosuchian" or early lepidosaur, as it usually lies hidden by the symphysis of the lower jaws and in any event
requires delicate preparation.
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Keywords
Euparkeria; palate; thecodont
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