1967 in paleontology

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1964 1965 1966 -1967- 1968 1969 1970
 1971 .  1972 .  1973 .  1974  . 1975  . 1976  . 1977 
   In science: 1964 1965 1966 -1967- 1968 1969 1970     
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Paleontology, palaeontology or palæontology (from Greek: paleo, "ancient"; ontos, "being"; and logos, "knowledge") is the study of prehistoric life forms on Earth through the examination of plant and animal fossils.[1] This includes the study of body fossils, tracks (ichnites), burrows, cast-off parts, fossilised faeces (coprolites), palynomorphs and chemical residues. Because mankind has encountered fossils for millennia, paleontology has a long history both before and after becoming formalized as a science. This article records significant discoveries and events related to paleontology that occurred in the year 1967.

[edit] Dinosaurs

[edit] Newly named dinosaurs

Currently valid dinosaur genera named in 1967
Name Status Authors Images
Pisanosaurus Valid taxon
  • Casamiquela, 1967
Invalid dinosaur genera named in 1967
Name Status Authors Images
"Hypselorhachis" Nomen nudum. Non-dinosaurian archosaur.
  • Charig, 1967* [nomen nudum; non-dinosaurian archosaur]
"Nyasasaurus" Nomen nudum. Possibly a non-dinosaurian archosaur.
  • Charig, 1967* [nomen nudum; non-dinosaurian archosaur]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Newman, Garfield, et al (2001). Echoes from the past: world history to the 16th century. Toronto: McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd. ISBN 0-07-088739-X.