Stereogenyina
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https://doi.org/ 10.1206/350.1 |
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https://treatment.plazi.org/id/C95DDC2B-FFB5-5E40-FD22-A0849DB0D68B |
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Felipe |
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Stereogenyina |
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Subtribe Stereogenyina , new
DIAGNOSIS: Members of the Podocnemididae ; secondary palate unique among turtles in being formed by maxillae and palatines that are separated on the midline by a narrow cleft; median maxillary ridge of other Podocnemididae absent; palate characterized by variably developed anterior convexity and posterior concavity; palatine makes up half or more of secondary palate; fossa orbitalis with extensive posterior pocket behind orbital rim enclosed by septum orbitotemporale.
INCLUDED TAXA: Bairdemys Gaffney and Wood, 2002 ; Shweboemys Swinton, 1939 ; Stereogenys Andrews, 1901 ; Cordichelys , n. gen.; Latentemys , n. gen.; Brontochelys , n. gen.; Lemurchelys , n. gen.
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