Excavation/Discovery Date:
ID By:
152 - W. Auffenberg
ID Date:
Research Team:
Repository:
106 - Natural History Museum UK (?)
Bibilographic Information:
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Curatorial Notes:

F565

CODI ID:
3102
Arch. Locality:
8 - MK
Geo. Locality:
Elements Preserved:
SHEL-f
Sediment/Matrix Adhering:

Taxonomy

Class:
Reptilia
Order:
Testudines
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Taxonomic Notes:
The author mentions there are over 3,000 fossilized turtle fragments from Olduvai Gorge, 98% of which are from the species Pelusios sinuatus. However, it is unclear which specimens belong to which species based on the description given. When it was unclear, the specimen is only referred to as belonging to the Order Testudines.
Taxonomic Problems:
Bed:
IV
Level:
In Situ:
Unknown
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