Eochelone

Today we are going to talk about Eochelone. This topic is of great relevance in today's society, since it has generated great debate and controversy in different sectors. It is important to understand the different aspects surrounding Eochelone, from its origin to its impact today. Throughout this article, we will explore the various perspectives and opinions on Eochelone, with the goal of offering a comprehensive and balanced view on this topic. We hope this analysis helps shed light on Eochelone and generate greater understanding of its importance in the current context.

Eochelone
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Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Testudines
Suborder: Cryptodira
Superfamily: Chelonioidea
Family: Cheloniidae
Genus: Eochelone
Dollo, 1903
Type species
Eochelone brabantica
Species

Eochelone is an extinct genus of sea turtle from the late Eocene. It was first named by Dollo in 1903. Its type species is E. brabantica.

References

  • Professor Paul's Guide to Reptiles
  • Eochelone in the Paleobiology Database
  • Eigil Nielsen (1959). "Eocene turtles from Denmark" (PDF). Bulletin of the Geological Society of Denmark. 14 (2): 96–114.
  • France de Lapparent de Broin; Xabier Murelaga; Adán Pérez-García; Francesc Farrés; Jacint Altimiras (2018). "The turtles from the upper Eocene, Osona County (Ebro Basin, Catalonia, Spain): new material and its faunistic and environmental context". Fossil Record. 21 (2): 237–284. doi:10.5194/fr-21-237-2018.