Episode 2 of 3
Fossil Material and Size Estimates
- When
- 1824
- Where
- Geological Society of London
Buckland's 1824 description relied on specific fossil specimens from Stonesfield, including jaw, vertebrae, and pelvic bones, repeating Cuvier's size estimates.
The material included specimen OUM J13505 (jaw with tooth), vertebrae, ribs, and pelvic parts. Buckland assumed a close affinity with modern lizards and repeated Cuvier's estimate of 40 feet length.
Sources
- Megalosaurus Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21
- William Buckland Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-08
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