New data on the cranial anatomy of Lycaenops (Synapsida, Gorgonopsidae), and reflections on the possible presence of streptostyly in gorgonopsians

Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology

Volumn 18, Issue 4, 1998, Pages 765-776

  Laurin, Michel ^a  

^a UNIVERSITÉ PARIS DESCARTES   (France)

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EID: 0032218122     PISSN: 02724634     EISSN: 19372809     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/02724634.1998.10011105     Document Type: Article

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