We can tell that these are crocodile vertebrae because they are quite thin towards the centre. This ‘bow-tie’ appearance sets them apart from most other reptile vertebrae, although dinosaur backbones do look quite similar.
Crocodile
Museum:
Dorset
Period:
Upper Jurassic
Strata:
Oxford Clay
Fossil Type:
Reptiles >Crocodiles & Turtles
Common Name:
Crocodile
Scientific Name:
Steneosaurus
Age:
160 million years
Where it was Found:
Brown's brickfield, Putton Lane, Chickerell
Found by:
Unknown
Accession Number:
DCM.G.00113
Specimen Figure:
1
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