Meiolania platyceps
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Meiolania platyceps was a prehistoric land turtle that inhabited Lord Howe Island, located between Australia and New Zealand, during the Pleistocene. This species is the best known of the Meiolania genus, thanks to the discovery of five complete skulls and hundreds of cranial elements, which has allowed a detailed understanding of its morphology.
The skull of M. platyceps was approximately 19 centimetres long and was characterised by the presence of prominent bony horns projecting backwards and to the sides, giving it a distinctive appearance. It also had a long, robust tail, reinforced with bony rings, suggesting a defensive adaptation against predators.
The shell of Meiolania platyceps was oval in shape, with parallel edges and a prominent front part. Unlike other turtles, it lacked the typical cephalic and caudal notches. The back of the shell had a serrated edge, with scutes that formed a spiny fringe. Although fossil specimens show the shell flattened due to fossilization processes, it is believed that in life it had a slightly domed shape, similar to that of modern turtles of the genus Gopherus .
As for its size, M. platyceps is estimated to have reached a total length of more than 3 metres, including the head, neck and tail. The carapace was around 1 metre long, although some complete specimens measure 63.5 centimetres, and fossil eggs have been found suggesting individuals with carapaces of approximately 75 centimetres.
The structure of the cervical vertebrae of Meiolania platyceps is notable for the presence of well-developed cervical ribs, a feature absent in most modern turtles. These ribs, especially those of the second cervical vertebra, were among the largest and contributed to the rigidity and protection of the neck.
The unique morphology of Meiolania platyceps , with its cranial horns and armored tail, suggests that it evolved specialized defensive adaptations to survive in its island environment, possibly to deter predators or competitors.
Approximate measurements of Meiolania:
- Scale 1:35
- Length 75 mm
- Height 27 mm
- Width 35 mm
- Scale 1:20
- Length 132 mm
- Height 47 mm
- Width 60mm
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