A new miocene baleen whale from Peru deciphers the dawn of cetotheriids
Cetotheriidae are an iconic, nearly extinct family of baleen whales (Mysticeti) with a highly distinct cranial morphology. Their origins remain a mystery, with even the most archaic species showing a variety of characteristic features. Here, we describe a new species of archaic cetotheriid, Tiucetus...
Published in: | Royal Society Open Science |
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Main Authors: | , , |
Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
Language: | English |
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2017
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Online Access: | https://research.monash.edu/en/publications/ab2f88ba-41a0-4cb7-9484-9a1c9ab3e1a0 https://doi.org/10.1098/rsos.170560 https://researchmgt.monash.edu/ws/files/281975531/281975394_oa.pdf http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85029404701&partnerID=8YFLogxK |