1981 in paleontology

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1978 1979 1980 -1981- 1982 1983 1984
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   In science: 1978 1979 1980 -1981- 1982 1983 1984     
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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 1981.

[edit] Dinosaurs

[edit] Newly named dinosaurs

Currently valid dinosaur genera named in 1981
Name Status Authors Images
Avimimus Valid taxon
Barsboldia Valid taxon
Elmisaurus Valid taxon
Garudimimus Valid taxon
Muttaburrasaurus Valid taxon
Palaeopteryx Valid taxon
  • Jim Jenson
Scutellosaurus Valid taxon
  • Colbert
Invalid dinosaur genera named in 1981
Name Status Authors Images
"Honghesaurus" Nomen nudum later renamed Yandusaurus.
"Ingenia" Name preoccupied by a nematode. Replacement name not yet published.

[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.