Re: Crocs and varanids

[christopher brochu <cbrochu@fieldmuseum.org>]

>     Hello,       I am looking for referneces  discussing change in
>crocodilian and varanid distribution and ecology in  Australia within the
>last couple million years, particuarly since the end of the  last ice
>age.  I am also looking for refs on crocodilain ontogeny,  particularly
>regarding the dermal armour.  If anyone can help, I would  appreciate it.
>  LNJ
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Paul Willis is the dude to contact regarding fossil Ozzie crocs.  In
particular, you''ll want to see:

Willis, PMA.  1997.  Review of fossil crocodilians from Australasia.
Australian Zoologist, 30:287-298.

Regarding crocodylian ontogeny - what aspects are you interested in?
Embryology?  Allometry?


chris

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