The phylogenetic relationships of the Nemegtosauridae (Saurischia, Sauropoda)

Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology

Volumn 19, Issue 1, 1999, Pages 106-125

  Upchurch, Paul ^a  

^a Department of Earth Sciences ^*  (United Kingdom)

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EID: 0033449264     PISSN: 02724634     EISSN: 19372809     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/02724634.1999.10011127     Document Type: Article

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