1834 in paleontology

Paleontology or palaeontology 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 feces (coprolites), palynomorphs and chemical residues. Because humans have 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 or were published in the year 1834.

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Lophotrochozoans

Newly named lophotrochozoans

NameStatusAuthorsNotes

Macrodontophion[2]

Nomen dubium

Zborzewski

Sauropterygians

Newly named nothosaurs

NameNoveltyStatusAuthorsAgeUnitLocationNotesImages
Nothosaurus mirabilisGen. et sp. nov.Valid taxonGeorg zu MünsterMiddle to early Late TriassicMuschelkalk  GermanyA Seal-like marine reptile, from the family Nothosauridae. The type species of the genus Nothosaurus.
Nothosaurus giganteusSp. nov.Valid taxonGeorg zu MünsterMiddle to early Late TriassicOsnabrück  GermanyAn additional species of Nothosaurus.
Conchiosaurus clavatusGen. et sp. nov.Junior synonymChristian Erich Hermann von MeyerMiddle TriassicMuschelkalk  GermanyA junior synonym of Nothosaurus.

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