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A New Extinct Emydid Turtle from the Lower Pliocene of Oklahoma

By Edwin C. Galbreath
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A short scientific monograph documents the discovery and formal naming of a new emydid turtle from early Pliocene marl beds in Beaver County, Oklahoma. The author designates a fragmentary holotype and provides careful anatomical description of preserved carapace and plastron elements, noting sculpturing, ridges, scute sulci, and damage from preservation. Diagnostic features include a broadly concave anterior carapace, nonflared posterior plastron, and relatively greater width. Measurements and ratios are given, and the specimen is compared with Recent Chrysemys and Pseudemys and with other fossil emydids to justify its taxonomic placement.

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Edwin C. Galbreath

Edwin C. Galbreath was an American paleontologist known for his contributions to the study of fossil reptiles and rodents. His research primarily focused on the fossil records from the Pliocene and Pleistocene epochs in North America. Among his notable works is "A New Extinct Emydid Turtle from the Lower Pliocene of Oklahoma," which highlights his expertise in identifying and classifying ancient turtle species. Galbreath's studies have provided valuable insights into the evolutionary history of various mammals and reptiles, enriching the field of paleontology and enhancing our understanding of prehistoric ecosystems.

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