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An example of the long-tailed pterosaur Rhamphorhynchus with a vanepreserved at the end of the tail. The posterior-most margin forms an ‘arrow’ shape to the end of the tail. Picture courtesy of Royal Ontario Museum, via Wikipedia.

Dimorphodon and the Reverend George Howman – Notes & References

Posted on: 26th August 2021

Table of Contents Introduction Mary Anning, William Buckland and ‘Pterodactylus’’ macronyx The Reverend G. E. Howman and the Noctivagous Dragon Dimorphodon and the Reverend George Howman – Discussion Dimorphodon and… READ MORE

Buckland's Coprolite Table

Buckland’s Coprolite Table

Posted on: 26th August 2021

The Geology Gallery of Lyme Regis Museum features a newly-conserved coprolite (fossil dung) table owned by William Buckland. Museum volunteer Richard Bull, a qualified geologist and a local historian, has… READ MORE

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Epifaunal Worm Tubes on Lower Lias Ammonites

Posted on: 26th August 2021

By Chris Andrew, Paddy Howe, Chris Paul & Steve Donovan Full text in Proceedings of the Geologists’ Association doi: 10.1016/j.pgeola.2010.09.002 – Available at www.elsevier.com/locate/pgeola Table of Contents Summary & Introduction… READ MORE

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Epifaunal Worm Tubes on Lower Lias Ammonites – Results

Posted on: 26th August 2021

Table of Contents Summary & Introduction Epifaunal Worm Tubes on Lower Lias Ammonites – Results Epifaunal Worm Tubes on Lower Lias Ammonites – Detailed Observations and interpretation Epifaunal Worm Tubes… READ MORE

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Epifaunal Worm Tubes on Lower Lias Ammonites – Detailed Observations and Interpretation

Posted on: 26th August 2021

Table of Contents Summary & Introduction Epifaunal Worm Tubes on Lower Lias Ammonites – Results Epifaunal Worm Tubes on Lower Lias Ammonites – Detailed Observations and Interpretation Epifaunal Worm Tubes… READ MORE

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Epifaunal Worm Tubes on Lower Lias Ammonites – Discussion

Posted on: 26th August 2021

Table of Contents Summary & Introduction Epifaunal Worm Tubes on Lower Lias Ammonites – Results Epifaunal Worm Tubes on Lower Lias Ammonites – Detailed Observations and interpretation Epifaunal Worm Tubes… READ MORE

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Epifaunal Worm Tubes on Lower Lias Ammonites – Conclusions and References

Posted on: 26th August 2021

Table of Contents Summary & Introduction Epifaunal Worm Tubes on Lower Lias Ammonites – Results Epifaunal Worm Tubes on Lower Lias Ammonites – Detailed Observations and interpretation Epifaunal Worm Tubes… READ MORE

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Fatally Bitten Ammonites

Posted on: 26th August 2021

An abridged version of the paper Fatally bitten ammonites from the Lower Lias of Lyme Regis by Museum Education Officer – Chris Andrew, Geologist – Paddy Howe, Trustee – Chris… READ MORE

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Fatally Bitten Ammonites – Results and Interpretation

Posted on: 26th August 2021

Table of Contents Summary & Introduction Fatally Bitten Ammonites – Results and Interpretation Fatally Bitten Ammonites – Predatory Behavior Fatally Bitten Ammonites – Identity of the Predator Fatally Bitten Ammonites… READ MORE

Fatally Bitten Ammonites – Predatory Behavior

Posted on: 26th August 2021

Table of Contents Summary & Introduction Fatally Bitten Ammonites – Results and Interpretation Fatally Bitten Ammonites – Predatory Behavior Fatally Bitten Ammonites – Identity of the Predator Fatally Bitten Ammonites… READ MORE