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Feducciavis loftini
Taxonomy
Feducciavis loftini was named by Olson (2011) [Large anoine ‘‘tern’’ differing greatly from Anous and Procelsterna in proportions: tibiotarsus shorter relative to humerus length than in any other Lari; ulna longer relative to humerus length than in any Lari, except Stercorariidae; sternum proportionately smaller than in Anous. Quadrate morphology and mandibular articulation distinct from any of the genera of Lari.]. Its type specimen is USNM 23692, a partial skeleton (associated partial skeleton), and it is a 3D body fossil. Its type locality is Stratford Bluffs, Zone 11, which is in a Langhian estuary/bay claystone in the Calvert Formation of Virginia.
Synonymy list
| Year | Name and author |
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| 2011 | Feducciavis loftini Olson |
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If no rank is listed, the taxon is considered an unranked clade in modern classifications. Ranks may be repeated or presented in the wrong order because authors working on different parts of the classification may disagree about how to rank taxa.
†Feducciavis loftini Olson 2011
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Diagnosis
No diagnoses are available
Measurements
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| Source: subo = suborder, o = order | |||||
| References: Benton 1983, Bush and Bambach 2015, Marsh 1875 | |||||
Age range: base of the Langhian to the top of the Serravallian or 15.97000 to 11.62000 Ma
Collections (2 total)
| Time interval | Ma | Country or state | Original ID and collection number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langhian | USA (Virginia) | Feducciavis loftini (type locality: 207008) | |
| Serravallian | USA (Virginia) | Feducciavis loftini (187324) |