1827 in paleontology

none 1827 paleontology science 1827 Reptiles Gideon Mantell discovered some fossil bones in the Wealden beds (Wessex Formation) of Sussex, England that he believed were the remains of ancient birds. Mantell recognized that his "bird" bones were actually pterosaur fossils and reported his findings to the scientific literature. These were the first Cretaceous pterosaur fossils ever described. wellnhofer-2008 Wellnhofer, Peter 2008 A short history of pterosaur research. Zitteliana B 28 7–19 Dinosaurs New taxa Taxon Novelty Status Author(s) Age Unit Location Notes Images Megalosaurus bucklandiiMantell G. 1827 Illustrations of the geology of Sussex: a general view of the geological relations of the southeastern part of England, with figures and descriptions of the fossils of Tilgate Forest Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons London 92 Sp. nov. Valid Mantell Bathonian Taynton Limestone Formation England A species for Megalosaurus Buckland, 1824 frameless References Category:1800s in paleontology Paleontology