A new trionychid turtle from the Lower Eocene of Kent

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A new trionychid turtle from the Lower Eocene of Kent

Journal Article 1974
Citation

Walker, C.A.; Moody, R.T.J. (1974). A new trionychid turtle from the Lower Eocene of Kent. Palaeontology, 17(4), 901–907

About this reference

Primary description of Trionyx silvestris from an almost complete cranium, BMNH R 8567, collected at Abbey Wood from the Blackheath Beds.

Geology & stratigraphy

Geological age

Ypresian

Geological units

Lessness Shell Bed

Relevant fossil sites

Localities currently linked to this reference in the LBPS database.

Abbey Wood

Related species & taxa

Taxonomic records currently linked to this reference.

Trionyx silvestris