1851 in paleontology

none 1851 paleontology science 1851 Arthropods Archosauromorphs Pterosaurs Two pterosaurs sculpted by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins were put on display in England's Crystal Palace. These were the first three-dimensional life-size restorations of pterosaurs. wellnhofer-2008 Wellnhofer, Peter 2008 A short history of pterosaur research. Zitteliana B 28 7–19 Other archosauromorphs New taxa Name Novelty Status Authors Age Unit Location Notes Images ClepsysaurusLea, I. 1851. Remarks on the bones of a fossil reptilian quadruped. Proceedings of the Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia 5: pp. 171-172.Gen et sp nov Nomen dubium Lea Late Triassic (Norian)Passaic FormationUnited StatesDubious genus phytosaur. Plesiosaurs Newly named plesiosaurs Name Status Authors Age Unit Location Notes Cimoliasaurus Valid Leidy Late Cretaceous (Maastrichtian)Navesink FormationUnited StatesAn elasmosaurid. Discosaurus Valid Leidy Late CretaceousUnited StatesA dubious elasmosaurid. References Category:1850s in paleontology Paleontology