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Chimera (paleontology)

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In paleontology, a chimera is a fossil which was reconstructed with elements coming from more than a single species (or genus) of animal. A now classic example of chimera is Protoavis.

List of paleontological chimeras

  • Lametasaurus?
  • Protoavis
  • Ultrasauros
  • Dravidosaurus
  • References

    Chimera (paleontology) Wikipedia