An ichthyosaur (Reptilia: Ichthyosauria) specimen from the Lower Cretaceous (Berriasian) Spilsby Sandstone formation of Nettleton, Lincolnshire, UK

John P. Green, Dean R. Lomax

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    Abstract

    A fragmentary ichthyosaur specimen collected in situ at Castle Top Quarry in Nettleton, Lincolnshire, UK from exposures of the Lower Cretaceous (Berriasian) Spilsby Sandstone Formation (Subcraspedites ?preplicomphalus Zone) is reported. In general, Early Cretaceous ichthyosaurs from the Berriasian to Barremian are poorly understood. Despite the fragmentary nature of the described specimen, it is the first ichthyosaur reported from this specific zone and adds to the literature another rare ichthyosaur from the Berriasian.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of the Geologists' Association
    PublisherGeologists' Association
    Pages432-436
    Number of pages5
    Volume125
    Edition4
    ISBN (Print)0016-7878
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Sept 2014

    Publication series

    NameProceedings of the Geologists' Association
    Volume125

    Keywords

    • Berriasian
    • Early Cretaceous
    • Ichthyosaur
    • Lincoln
    • Spilsby Sandstone Formation

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