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	S. Hua & V. Buffrénil - DGF Online Series
		A morphofunctional analysis of the skeleton of the Metriorhynchidae (Crocodylia, Mesosuchia) suggests that these crocodilians were epipelagic stalking predator.
		In fact, the Metriorhynchidae may be regarded as epipelagic accelerator swimmers but the search for scattered preys made some sustained swimmer adaptations necessary, making them generalist swimmers.
		In order to confirm or falsify the hypothesis that the Metriorhynchidae were epipelagic stalking hunter, a histological analysis was performed on samples of metriorhynchid skeletons: skull, humerus, vertebrae, ribs, femur and fibula.
	2dgf.dk /publikationer/dgf_on_line/vol_1/hua-buffrenil.html (1777 words)

	Reconstruction of the paleoecology of the Metriorhynchidae (Crocodylia, Thalattosuchia) : Morphofunctional analysis ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		A morphofunctional analysis of the skeleton of the Metriorhynchidae (Crocodylia, Mesosuchia) suggests that these crocodilians were epipelagic stalking predator.
		In fact, the Metriorhynchidae may be regarded as epipelagic accelerator swimmers but the search for scattered preys made some sustained swimmer adaptations necessary, making them generalist swimmers.
		In order to confirm or falsify the hypothesis that the Metriorhynchidae were epipelagic stalking hunter, a histological analysis was performed on samples of metriorhynchid skeletons: skull, humerus, vertebrae, ribs, femur and fibula.
	www.2dgf.dk /online/huabuf.htm (1710 words)

	Transitions: The Evolution of Life :: Crocodylia
		In the Teleosauridae the limbs have become shorter and the snouts have become larger.
		Another group is the Metriorhynchidae which have become highly adapted to water living.
		For example their forelimbs have become transformed into paddles.
	afarensis.blogsome.com /category/vertebrates/reptiles/crocodylia (535 words)

	Journal of Paleontology: FIRST RECORD OF METRIORHYNCHUS (REPTILIA: CROCODYLIFORMES) IN THE BATHONIAN (MIDDLE JURASSIC) ...
		The preorbital fenestra is surrounded by the left maxillary and the channel-shaped, anterodorsally oriented nasal (Fig.
		As in all the Metriorhynchidae, the upper arch of the orbit is strongly excavated, leaving the prefrontal laterally exposed.
		3.3), and the foramina for the carotid are large as in all the Metriorhynchidae.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_qa3790/is_200507/ai_n14715550 (1334 words)

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		The histological study of various bones in the families Teleosauridae and Metriorhynchidae reveals common, but also contrasting structural features of the skeleton.
		Conversely, the skeleton of the Metriorhynchidae displays a certain degree of structural lightening, especially obvious in their skull, but also present in their femora and ribs.
		This structural specialization of the skeleton, together with the supposed physiological regime of the Metriorhynchidae, had definite bearings on their body trim in water, locomotor capabilities, and activity cycles.
	www.vertpaleo.org /jvp/16-703-717.html (201 words)

	Report of the Field Workshop in Cuba, March 2003
		The bearing levels belong mostly to the Jagua Vieja Member of the Jagua Formation (middle reptiles are particularly important because of their geographic location and because of their age, since middleupper Oxfordian records are not frequent worldwide.Among the Cuban marine reptiles prevail the pelagic forms that frequently rambled in near shore environments.
		This was the case of long-necked plesiosaurs (Cryptoclididae: Vinialesaurus caroli), crocodiles (Metriorhynchidae: Geosausus sp.), and turtles (Pleurodira: Caribemys oxfordiensis).
		The relative vicinity of the shore, of the marine environments in which these reptiles are recorded, is supported also by the presence of pterosaurs (Rhamphorhynchidae: Nesodactylus and a new taxon), isolated post-cranial fragments of sauropod dinosaurs, and abundant plant remains, particularly logs.
	www.ig.utexas.edu /CaribPlate/reports/cuba_2003.htm (8584 words)

	The Bibliography of Crocodilian Biology: A-C (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		[Concerning a skull of Metriorhynchus (Crocodylia, Mesosuchia) from Bavent (Calvados): The lightening of the cranial bones among the Metriorhynchidae and its significance.] [in French, with English, German summ.].
		Teleosauridae et Metriorhynchidae: l'evolution de deux familles de crocodiliens mesosuchiens marins du Mesozoique.
		[Teleosauridae and Metriorhynchidae: The evolution of two families of marine mesosuchian crocodiles of the Mesozoic.] [in French, with English summ.].
	utweb.ut.edu /faculty/mmeers/bcb/ac.html (8027 words)

	KROKODILE
		Dieses Tier war noch auf eine Lebensweise auf dem Land eingestellt, während fast alle folgenden Gruppen zu einem Leben im Wasser übergegingen.
		Wichtige Gruppen des Jura und der Kreide stellen die im Meer lebenden Tiere der Familien Metriorhynchidae und Teleosauridae sowie die Arten der Gattungen Pholidosaurus und Dyrosaurus dar.
		Diese Tiere zeichnen sich besonders durch die spezialisierten, langgezogenen Kiefer mit den langen und spitzen Zähnen aus, die zum Fischfang als Fischrechen eingesetzt werden konnten.
	www.toonorama.com /encyclopedia/K/Krokodile (956 words)

	InfoHub - Metriorhynchus - A Jurassic Crocodylian
		The preorbital fenestra is surrounded by the left maxillary and the channel-shaped anteriodorsally oriented nasal (Fig.
		Another key aspect is mentioned in this excerpt:
		As in all the Metriorhynchidae, the upper arch of the orbit is strongly excavated, leaving the prefrontal laterally exposed.
	www.infohub.com /forums/printthread.php?t=7401 (498 words)

	Vanguard Forums
		It may have been related to mosasauroidea, yet it was not a member of the lineage.
		It resembled something between mosasauroidea and metriorhynchidae, yet its body was thinner than metriorhynchidae or even teleosauridae, practically a reptilian skeleton with scales.
		It did not possess fins nor flippers like metriorhynchidae nor mosasauroidea, but rather was tailed and legged, with a long and narrow jaw that would make a crocodile look cuddly.
	www.thestra.org /forums/archive/index.php/t-8802 (4154 words)

	Krokodil (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Einer der Ã¤ltestenbekannten vierbeinigen Vertreter war der Protosuchus, der sich durch lange Beine auszeichnete und wahrscheinlich ein ziemlich schneller JÃ¤ger war.Dieses Tier war noch auf eine Lebensweise auf dem Land eingestellt, wÃ¤hrend fast alle folgenden Gruppen zu einem Leben im WasserÃ¼bergegingen.
		Wichtige Gruppen des Jura und der Kreide stellen die im Meer lebenden Tiere der Familien Metriorhynchidae und Teleosauridae sowie die Arten derGattungen Pholidosaurus und Dyrosaurus dar.
		Diese Tiere zeichnen sich besonders durch die spezialisierten, langgezogenen Kiefer mit denlangen und spitzen ZÃ¤hnen aus, die zum Fischfang als Fischrechen eingesetzt werden konnten.
	german.therfcc.org /krokodil-399343.html (911 words)

	Krokodile
		Dieses war noch auf eine Lebensweise auf dem eingestellt während alle folgenden Gruppen zu einem im Wasser übergegangen sind.
		Wichtige Gruppen der Jura und Kreide stellen die im Meer lebenden Tiere Familien Metriorhynchidae und Teleonosauridae sowie die Arten Gattungen Pholidosaurus und Dryosaurus dar.
		Diese Tiere zeichnen sich besonders die spezialisierten langgezogenen Kiefer mit den langen spitzen Zähnen aus die zum Fischfang als eingesetzt werden konnten.
	www.uni-protokolle.de /Lexikon/Krokodile.html (729 words)

	DGF Online Series
		Reconstruction of the paleoecology of the Metriorhynchidae (Crocodylia, Thalattosuchia) : Morphofunctional analysis and histological data
		The Danian coral limestone of Faxe Quarry - a fossil subphotic reef-biotype
		Reconstruction of the palaeoecology of the Metriorhynchidae (Crocodylia).
	2dgf.dk /publications_uk/dgf_online_series.html (762 words)

	Catalogo Articoli (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Upuntil now, the known distribution of Liassic Thalattosuchia suggested a circumpacific distribution with minimally episodic passages through the Caribbean Corridor.
		Nevertheless, the close affinities between the South American and the European Metriorhynchidae from the Callovian to the Tithonian suggest the possibility that more and more frequent communications were made via the Caribbean Corridor.
		The new data corroborate the hypothesis formulated from the invertebrate faunas.
	serials.cib.unibo.it /cgi-ser/start/it/spogli/df-s.tcl?prog_art=3470195&language=ITALIANO&view=articoli (242 words)

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