A re-examination of a Middle Jurassic sauropod limb bone from the Bathonian of the Isle of Skye

Liston, J.J. (2004) A re-examination of a Middle Jurassic sauropod limb bone from the Bathonian of the Isle of Skye. Scottish Journal of Geology, 40(2), pp. 119-122. (doi: 10.1144/sjg40020119)

Abstract

A limb bone from the Bathonian of the Isle of Skye, previously identified as a possible femur of the sauropod dinosaur <i>Cetiosaurus</i>, is reassessed in light of comparisons with other sauropod material, including the lectotype of <i>Cetiosaurus oxoniensis</i>. Although the closest match for the Skye bone is found to be a left humerus identified as <i>Cetiosaurus oxoniensis</i> by J. Phillips in 1871, the identification of the Skye bone as cetiosaurid is unsafe, given the poor diagnostic power of long bones in most sauropod taxa.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Liston, Dr Jeff
• Authors: Liston, J.J.
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences; University Services > Library and Collection Services > Museum and Art Gallery
• Journal Name: Scottish Journal of Geology
• Publisher: Geological Society
• ISSN: 0036-9276
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2004 Scottish Journal of Geology
• First Published: First published in Scottish Journal of Geology 40(2):119-122
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher