Biology:Crossochelys

Crossochelys Temporal range: Eocene (Deseadan) ~48.6–37.2 Ma PreЄ Є O S D C P T J K Pg N
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Sauropsida
Order:	Testudines
Suborder:	Cryptodira
Family:	Meiolaniidae
Genus:	†Crossochelys Simpson, 1937
Species
†C. corniger (type)

Crossochelys is an extinct genus of South American turtle from the family Meiolaniidae. It was first named by Simpson in 1937. Fossils of the turtle have been found in Argentina .

References

Wikidata ☰ Q5188742 entry