Cosmochelys is an extinct genus of sea turtle from the Eocene of Africa.[1] It was first named by Andrews in 1920, and contains one species, C. dolloi.
| Cosmochelys Temporal range: | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Reptilia |
| Order: | Testudines |
| Suborder: | Cryptodira |
| Superfamily: | Chelonioidea |
| Family: | Dermochelyidae |
| Subfamily: | Dermochelyinae |
| Genus: | †Cosmochelys |
| Type species | |
| Cosmochelys dolloi Andrews, C.W., 1920 | |
References
External links
- Cosmochelys at the Paleobiology Database
- Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology (subscription required to view) 2003–12. Retrieved on 2008-08-11