Lukousaurus

Lu-koo-sore-us.
By Nisha Yadav
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Nisha Yadav

Physicist

Nisha Yadav is a dedicated physicist whose work bridges the gap between physics and paleontology. With a deep interest in the processes that preserve ancient life, she explores how physical principles govern fossilization and the preservation of extinct species.

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Yadav, N. (2015, February 3). Lukousaurus. Prehistoric-wildlife. https://www.prehistoric-wildlife.com/species/lukousaurus/

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Name

Lukousaurus.

Phonetic

Lu-koo-sore-us.

Named By

Young‭ ‬-‭ ‬1940.

Classification

Chordata,‭ ‬Reptilia,‭ ‬Dinosauria,‭ ‬Saurischia,‭ ‬Theropoda?

Diet

Carnivore.

Species

L.‭ ‬yini‭

Size

Unknown.

Known locations

China,‭ ‬Yunnan Province‭ ‬-‭ ‬Lower Kufeng Formation.

Time Period

Early Jurassic.

Fossil representation

Partial cranial remains of the snout.

In Depth

       Lukousaurus is a little known reptile that is probably a theropod dinosaur,‭ ‬possibly of the Ceratosauria. The overall lack of fossil remains for the genus however makes it very difficult to be certain about exactly what kind of creature Lukousaurus was.

Further Reading

– Preliminary notes on the Lufeng vertebrate fossils. – Bulletin of the Geological Society of China 20(3-4):235-239. – C. -C. Young – 1940.

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