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Fig. 13

From: Ontogenetic variation in the cranium of Mixosaurus cornalianus, with implications for the evolution of ichthyosaurian cranial development

Fig. 13

Mixosaurus cornalianus (A-E) and Stenopterygius quadriscissus (F) palatal elements. Interpretative drawings are identified by an apostrophe beside the corresponding letter. A Pterygoid of fetus PIMUZ T 4830 in dorsal view; B pterygoid of juvenile specimen PIMUZ T 2416 in dorsal view; C vomer of fetus PIMUZ T 4830 in medial view; D vomer of juvenile specimen PIMUZ T 2416 in medial(?) view; E vomer of fetus PIMUZ T 4830 in medial view; F vomer of stage 3 fetus SMNS 80234 in medial view. avof antimeric vomer facet, bsf basisphenoid facet; co, ossification centre, dr. dorsal ramus, lw lateral wing, pmp posteromedial process, psf/vof parasphenoid and vomer facet, qr quadrate ramus, voc vomer crest. Scale bar equals 5 mm

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