Elena V. Syromyatnikova
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View article: Large marine bird (Aves: procellariiformes) in the eocene of Western Siberia
Large marine bird (Aves: procellariiformes) in the eocene of Western Siberia Open
The article describes the first find of a bird from the Paleogene of Siberia. A tibiotarsus fragment from the Eocene Tavda Formation of the Tyumen Region (Western Siberia) is referred to Procellariiformes. The described bird is morphologic…
View article: Upper Pliocene–Lower Pleistocene upper molasse Belorechensk Formation of Western Ciscaucasia in context of regional neotectonics and paleogeography
Upper Pliocene–Lower Pleistocene upper molasse Belorechensk Formation of Western Ciscaucasia in context of regional neotectonics and paleogeography Open
Molasses of foredeeps are important indicators of the newest orogenic uplifts, as well as the data source on climate and landscape changes. One of the fullest sections of Neogene–Quaternary deposits is studied in valleys of the Belaya, Psh…
View article: A “preglacial” giant salamander from Europe: new record from the Late Pliocene of Caucasus
A “preglacial” giant salamander from Europe: new record from the Late Pliocene of Caucasus Open
Disarticulated cranial and postcranial bones of a giant salamander (Cryptobranchidae: Andrias sp.) were found in the Upper Pliocene deposits of the Belorechensk locality in the Northern Caucasus. These remains probably belonged to one indi…
View article: Beryozovka Cave: New Multilayered Archaeological Site in the Northwest of the Altai Mountains
Beryozovka Cave: New Multilayered Archaeological Site in the Northwest of the Altai Mountains Open
This article presents first results of research in Beryozovka cave near the village of Beryozovka in Soloneshenoe District of Altai Krai. The karst cavity was located in the wall of a deep ravine which cut through the bedrock of the right …
View article: The easternmost record of the largest anguine lizard that has ever lived – Pseudopus pannonicus (Squamata, Anguidae): new fossils from the late Neogene of Eastern Europe
The easternmost record of the largest anguine lizard that has ever lived – Pseudopus pannonicus (Squamata, Anguidae): new fossils from the late Neogene of Eastern Europe Open
We here report on new material of Pseudopus pannonicus , the iconic and largest-known representative of the lizard clade Anguinae, from several late Neogene localities across Moldova, Ukraine, and regions of the North Caucasus – the last r…
View article: The taxonomic status of the kukri snake Oligodon arenarius Vassilieva, 2015 with a redescription of Oligodon macrurus (Angel, 1927) (Squamata, Serpentes, Colubridae)
The taxonomic status of the kukri snake Oligodon arenarius Vassilieva, 2015 with a redescription of Oligodon macrurus (Angel, 1927) (Squamata, Serpentes, Colubridae) Open
We investigated the taxonomic status of the recently described kukri snake Oligodon arenarius Vassilieva, 2015 and the morphologically similar Oligodon macrurus (Angel, 1927), two species endemic to the southern coast of Vietnam. Based on …
View article: The easternmost record of the largest anguine lizard that has ever lived - Pseudopus pannonicus (Squamata, Anguidae): new fossils from the late Neogene of Eastern Europe
The easternmost record of the largest anguine lizard that has ever lived - Pseudopus pannonicus (Squamata, Anguidae): new fossils from the late Neogene of Eastern Europe Open
This dataset contains the digitized treatments in Plazi based on the original journal article Loreal, Erwan, Syromyatnikova, Elena V., Danilov, Igor G., Cernansky, Andrej (2023): The easternmost record of the largest anguine lizard that ha…
View article: Naja romani (Hoffstetter, 1939) (Serpentes: Elapidae) from the late Miocene of the Northern Caucasus: the last East European large cobra
Naja romani (Hoffstetter, 1939) (Serpentes: Elapidae) from the late Miocene of the Northern Caucasus: the last East European large cobra Open
Syromyatnikova, Elena, Tesakov, Alexey, Titov, Vadim (2021): Naja romani (Hoffstetter, 1939) (Serpentes: Elapidae) from the late Miocene of the Northern Caucasus: the last East European large cobra. Geodiversitas 43 (19): 683-689, DOI: 10.…
View article: First insight into the diversity of snakes in the Pleistocene of Cuba
First insight into the diversity of snakes in the Pleistocene of Cuba Open
Syromyatnikova, Elena, Aranda, Ernesto, González, Soraida Fiol (2021): First insight into the diversity of snakes in the Pleistocene of Cuba. Acta Palaeontologica Polonica 66 (2): 395-407, DOI: 10.4202/app.00766.2020, URL: http://dx.doi.or…
View article: First reliable records of the genus <i>Chersine</i> (Testudines: Testudinidae) from the Pliocene of Moldova
First reliable records of the genus <i>Chersine</i> (Testudines: Testudinidae) from the Pliocene of Moldova Open
The shell remains of tortoises of the genus Chersine (= Eurotestudo) are described from the early Pliocene of the Musait and Colibasi localities of Moldova. The incomplete shell from the Musait locality is assigned to a new species, Chersi…
View article: First reliable records of the genus <i>Chersine</i> (Testudines: Testudinidae) from the Pliocene of Moldova
First reliable records of the genus <i>Chersine</i> (Testudines: Testudinidae) from the Pliocene of Moldova Open
The shell remains of tortoises of the genus Chersine (= Eurotestudo) are described from the early Pliocene of the Musait and Colibasi localities of Moldova. The incomplete shell from the Musait locality is assigned to a new species, Chersi…
View article: Reconstruction of the life history traits in the giant salamander <i>Aviturus exsecratus</i> (Caudata, Cryptobranchidae) from the Paleocene of Mongolia using zygapophyseal skeletochronology
Reconstruction of the life history traits in the giant salamander <i>Aviturus exsecratus</i> (Caudata, Cryptobranchidae) from the Paleocene of Mongolia using zygapophyseal skeletochronology Open
Here we describe life history traits in the giant cryptobranchid salamander Aviturus exsecratus from the Paleocene of Mongolia using non-destructive approach for skeletochronological analysis based on the counting of cyclical growth rings …
View article: Plio-Pleistocene Amphibians and Reptiles from Central Turkey: New Faunas and Faunal Records with Comments on their Biochronological Position Based on Small Mammals
Plio-Pleistocene Amphibians and Reptiles from Central Turkey: New Faunas and Faunal Records with Comments on their Biochronological Position Based on Small Mammals Open
Small fossil vertebrates from several Pliocene and Pleistocene localities in Central Anatolia (Turkey) are reviewed. Data on small mammals represent assemblages from the early Pliocene (MN 14: Nasrettinhoca 1, 2 and Hamamkarahisar A, B), a…
View article: The first Miocene fossils of Lacerta cf. trilineata (Squamata, Lacertidae) with a comparative study of the main cranial osteological differences in green lizards and their relatives
The first Miocene fossils of Lacerta cf. trilineata (Squamata, Lacertidae) with a comparative study of the main cranial osteological differences in green lizards and their relatives Open
We here describe the first fossil remains of a green lizard of the Lacerta group from the late Miocene (MN 13) of the Solnechnodolsk locality in southern European Russia. This region of Europe is crucial for our understanding of the paleob…
View article: A new early Miocene herpetofauna from Kilçak, Turkey
A new early Miocene herpetofauna from Kilçak, Turkey Open
The fauna of amphibians and reptiles (except turtles) from the early Miocene localities of the Kilçak section (Turkey) is described here. The herpetofaunal assemblage of the Kilçak localities is the best documented early Miocene herpetofau…
View article: The first Miocene fossils of Lacerta cf.<i>trilineata</i>(Squamata, Lacertidae) with a comparative study of the main cranial osteological differences in green lizards and their relatives
The first Miocene fossils of Lacerta cf.<i>trilineata</i>(Squamata, Lacertidae) with a comparative study of the main cranial osteological differences in green lizards and their relatives Open
We here describe the first fossil remains of a green lizardof the Lacerta group from the late Miocene (MN 13) of the Solnechnodolsk locality in southern European Russia. This region of Europe is crucial for our understanding of the paleobi…
View article: Early-Middle Pleistocene environmental and biotic transition in NW Armenia, southern Caucasus
Early-Middle Pleistocene environmental and biotic transition in NW Armenia, southern Caucasus Open
Quaternary biota of north-western Armenia is studied from several localities in the Ani and Arapi fluvial formations of the Shirak and Upper Akhuryan sedimentary basins.Palynology of lacustrine deposits of the Ani Formation indicates cycli…
View article: New discoveries in the frog Latonia seyfriedi (Anura: Alytidae) and their impact on taxonomy of the genus Latonia
New discoveries in the frog Latonia seyfriedi (Anura: Alytidae) and their impact on taxonomy of the genus Latonia Open
Latonia seyfriedi, the type species of the genus Latonia, was described by von Meyer (1843) based on an articulated skeleton from the middle Miocene (Serravallian) of Ãhningen, Germany. Besides the holotype, four additional articulated sk…
View article: Palaeobatrachid frog from the late Miocene of Northern Caucasus, Russia
Palaeobatrachid frog from the late Miocene of Northern Caucasus, Russia Open
Disarticulated remains of Palaeobatrachus sp.(Palaeobatrachidae) from the late Miocene (early Turolian, MN 11; about 8-7.5 m.y.) of Volchaya Balka and Gaverdovsky localities (Northern Caucasus, Russia) are described.Palaeobatrachus from Vo…
View article: Reconstruction of the life history traits in the giant salamander <i>Aviturus exsecratus</i> (Caudata, Cryptobranchidae) from the Paleocene of Mongolia using zygapophyseal skeletochronology
Reconstruction of the life history traits in the giant salamander <i>Aviturus exsecratus</i> (Caudata, Cryptobranchidae) from the Paleocene of Mongolia using zygapophyseal skeletochronology Open
Here we describe life history traits in the giant cryptobranchid salamander Aviturus exsecratus from the Paleocene of Mongolia using non-destructive approach for skeletochronological analysis based on the counting of cyclical growth rings …
View article: Late Miocene (Early Turolian) vertebrate faunas and associated biotic record of the Northern Caucasus: Geology, palaeoenvironment, biochronology
Late Miocene (Early Turolian) vertebrate faunas and associated biotic record of the Northern Caucasus: Geology, palaeoenvironment, biochronology Open
Late Miocene continental deposits overlying the Khersonian marine sediments near the city of Maikop bordering the Belaya River (North Caucasus) yielded a diverse biotic record including palynology, ostracods, fresh-water and terrestrial mo…
View article: Turtle shell bone and osteoderm histology of Mesozoic and Cenozoic stem-trionychian Adocidae and Nanhsiungchelyidae (Cryptodira: Adocusia) from Central Asia, Mongolia, and North America
Turtle shell bone and osteoderm histology of Mesozoic and Cenozoic stem-trionychian Adocidae and Nanhsiungchelyidae (Cryptodira: Adocusia) from Central Asia, Mongolia, and North America Open
The record of fossil turtles from the Cretaceous and Cenozoic of Asia and North America is very rich, including several lineages of cryptodiran turtles. Here we survey the shell bone histology of two important closely related groups of ste…