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1824 Bucklands Megalosaurus first paper
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1824 Bucklands Megalosaurus first paper
1824 First page (390) of William Bucklands " Notice on the Megalosaurus or great Fossil Lizard of Stonesfield". Transactions of the Geological Society of London, series 2, vol 1: 390 -396. 1824 was a monumental year in paleontology seeing (in this volume) both Bucklands first scientific description of a dinosaur, Megalosaurus, and Conybeares first validation and scientific reconstructions of Plesiosaurs and Ichthyosaurs. Gideon Mantell (who was at the meeting where this paper was read) had also discovered the first remains of Iguanodon and was preparing to publish
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Black And White Buckland Dentition Dinosaur Discovery First Dinosaur Iguanodon Leidy Mantell Megalosaur Megalosaurus Oxford Museum Parkinson Richard Owen Tooth Mono Chrome Palaeontology Stonesfield
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This print takes us back to the monumental year of 1824 in the world of paleontology. The image showcases the first page (390) of William Buckland's groundbreaking paper, "Notice on the Megalosaurus or great Fossil Lizard of Stonesfield" published in Transactions of the Geological Society of London. In this historic volume, we witness two significant scientific advancements. Firstly, Buckland presents his pioneering scientific description of a dinosaur called Megalosaurus, forever cementing its place as one of the earliest recognized dinosaurs. Secondly, Conybeare contributes by validating and reconstructing Plesiosaurs and Ichthyosaurs through rigorous scientific methods. The meeting where this remarkable paper was read witnessed Gideon Mantell's presence. It is worth noting that Mantell had recently discovered the first remains of Iguanodon and was preparing to publish his findings shortly after. This monochrome photograph not only captures a momentous chapter in paleontological history but also pays homage to renowned figures such as Richard Owen, Leidy, Parkinson, and Oxford Museum who played vital roles in advancing our understanding of prehistoric life. With its focus on dentition and showcasing an ancient tooth from Megalosaurus, this image serves as a visual reminder that every fossil holds invaluable clues about Earth's distant past. Paul D. Stewart masterfully brings together all these elements into an awe-inspiring composition that celebrates discovery and fuels our curiosity for uncovering more secrets hidden within our planet
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