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Re: Shunosaurus, Tail Clubs, and Ankylosauria



> 
>         In Dong's original description (see previous post), on p.262, he
> writes:  "An incomplete, small and flat tail club (Plate 4C) is
preserved. 
> It is constructed of three dermal scutes, which are sculptured on their
> dorsal surfaces.  A small and triangular scute is laterally flanked by two
> larger dermal scutes."  This is identical in composition to more derived
> ankylosaurids (although I think it may have fewer scutes incorporated into
> it).  

I see. I was wrong about the amount of caudal remains found for
*Tianchisaurus*.

>What's the tail club of _Shunosaurus_ composed of?

I think there are at least 3 elements, each bearing a blunt spike. Correct?

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Best regards.


Félix Landry
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