Vertebrate palaeontologist, associate researcher at Naturkunde-Museum Bielefeld (Germany). Research topic Mesozoic marine reptiles.
https://www.sachspal.de
Sven Sachs
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The holotype and only known specimen of Futabasaurus suzukii comprises an incomplete skeleton, including most of the skull. Miguel recently had a chance to visit that museum and provided some photos which show details of the skull and postcranium.
#plesiosaur #tokyo #japan
I just noticed that I wrote Nichollssaurus instead of Nichollssaura in my post.
In time for #FossilFriday, @miguelpmarx.bsky.social and I prepared the page on Futabasaurus suzukii for the plesiosaur database. Futabasaurus is the only plesiosaur currently named from Japan and one of the most complete specimens known from Asia. 1/2
#paleontology
www.sachspal.de/taxa/plesios...
For the Plesiosauria database, I have just completed the profile for Avalonnectes arturi, a plesiosaur named after the mythical island of Avalon and the legendary King Arthur. The holotype is on display in the Marine Reptiles Gallery at the Natural History Museum, London.
#palaeontology #england
I’m currently building out in-depth profiles covering diagnoses, type localities, key specimens, and photos. I’ll be constantly expanding and updating the site with new taxa and details, so stay tuned. 3/3
#Paleontology #MarineReptiles
The database includes detailed info on taxonomy, systematic position, geological age, and distribution. I’ve also added context on major clades. You’ll notice a “Links” section for each entry. 2/3
#Palaeontology #Plesiosaur #plesiosaurs
For the Plesiosauria database, I have just completed the profile page on Nichollssaurus borealis from the Lower Cretaceous of Alberta, the only leptocleidid known from North America. I studied the specimen last year and included several photos.
#paleontology #canada
www.sachspal.de/taxa/plesios...
I just launched a webpage on Attenborosaurus conybeari. The holotype specimen of this plesiosaur, which is named after Sir David Attenborough, was tragically destroyed by bombing in WWII.
#paleontology #palaeontology #SirDavidAttenborough #attenborosaurus #nature
www.sachspal.de/taxa/plesios...
I’m excited to share a new project that I hope will be a valuable resource for the paleo community!
I'm working on a textbook about plesiosaurs and compiled a comprehensive overview of all currently valid plesiosaur taxa and some nomina dubia. 1/3
www.sachspal.de/plesiosauria/
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