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Re: Anything new about Purussaurus?

T Hammann wrote:
> 
> Message from Thomas Hammann (Germany)
> THammann@t-online.de
> 
> Hi all,
> 
> is there anything new about the giant crocodilian Purussaurus?


Not really.  A couple of groups are working on redescriptions of the
larger form (P. brasiliensis), and most now agree that Purussaurus is a
caiman.


chris





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