RE: Araucanoraptor (with a side order of sour grapes)

["Thomas R. Holtz, Jr." <tholtz@geol.umd.edu>]

> From: owner-dinosaur@usc.edu [mailto:owner-dinosaur@usc.edu]On Behalf Of
> Tommy Bradley
> Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2004 1:54 PM
>
> I'm currently working on *Araucanoraptor* again, and curious if
> it's status
> (nomina nuda) has changed since I last researched it, or if there
> have been
> any further developments in its genetic status, phylogenic placement, or
> possible synonymy with another genus or species.

As far as I know, still nomen nudum.  (For a general rule of thumb, if you
can't find a DML archive message listing the paper in which it was
described, it ain't legit yet).  If it HAS been published, prove me wrong by
listing the reference. (And, ummm, sending me a copy... :-).

> (I'm sure I asked this question before, but was unable to find my
> original
> query in the DML archives) The name *Araucanoraptor* honors the Araucan
> people who once (or still do) inhabit the region in which it was found,
> correct?  It has nothing to do with some manner of Chicken named
> Araucana as
> some sources say?

Given that the paper isn't even out, I have no clue how anyone would figure
an etymology.  Especially one about chickens!  *I* would assume the name
honors the Araucan people.


                Thomas R. Holtz, Jr.
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