Edenopteron
Edenopteron is an extinct genus of tristichopterids from the Devonian of what is now Australia. It is known from one single species, E. keithcrooki.
Etymology
[change | change source]The name Edenopteron is named after the town of Eden.
Description
[change | change source]Edenopteron was a large member of the Tristichopteridae, reaching about 3 metres (9.8 ft) long. The endoskeleton lacks a lot of ossification. The skull is 30 cm (12 in) long. It resembles Eusthenodon, but is distinguished by longer proportions of the parietal compared to the post-parietal shield.[1]
Gallery
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Model of Edenopteron -
Reconstruction -
Skull and shoulder-girdle restorations of the tristichopterids: A, B, C, Edenopteron; D, Eusthenodon E, Cabonnichthys; F, Mandageria
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