Re: Shunosaurus, Tail Clubs, and Ankylosauria

["Jerry D. Harris" <102354.2222@compuserve.com>]

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

        No problem -- that's why we have this list of free exchange!  8-D

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

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

        I dunno...that's why I was asking!  I've got Dong et al's original
description of the genus, but it's in Chinese and I don't have a
translation (if anyone does, please contact me off list and I'll be happy
to pay xeroxing costs to get a copy!)  I also quickly checked _The
Dinosauria_, but no details were given there on the nature of the club. 
After that, I had to run out the door.  Anyone know where else it's
explained?

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