. Breviora. 1976 WORLD S LARGEST TURTLE 25 0 I L_ cm 5 for AMNH 13582 & MCZ(H) 4467. scapula 0 cm 10 for MCZ(P) 4376 Figure 5. The ventral elements of the left scapulocoracoid of Stupendemys geographicus (MCZ[P]4376; bottom) juxtaposed with comparable bones of the Recent pelomedusids Podocnemis unifilis (MCZ[H]4467; middle) and Pelusios castaneus (AMNH 13582; top) . The midline axis of the specimens to which they belong would be toward the left margin of the page. The arrow points anteriorly. The glenoid socket of the fossil faces forward while those of the Recent specimens are directed la


. Breviora. 1976 WORLD S LARGEST TURTLE 25 0 I L_ cm 5 for AMNH 13582 & MCZ(H) 4467. scapula 0 cm 10 for MCZ(P) 4376 Figure 5. The ventral elements of the left scapulocoracoid of Stupendemys geographicus (MCZ[P]4376; bottom) juxtaposed with comparable bones of the Recent pelomedusids Podocnemis unifilis (MCZ[H]4467; middle) and Pelusios castaneus (AMNH 13582; top) . The midline axis of the specimens to which they belong would be toward the left margin of the page. The arrow points anteriorly. The glenoid socket of the fossil faces forward while those of the Recent specimens are directed laterally. For clarity, the dorsal prong of the scapula and the suture between the scapula and coracoid have been Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Harvard University. Museum of Comparative Zoology. Cambridge, Mass. , Museum of Comparative Zoology, Harvard University


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