A FINDING OF A SCALOPOSAURIAN (REPTILIA, THERIODONTIA) FROM THE UPPER PERMIAN PURLY LOCALITY OF THE NIZHNI NOVGOROD REGION

Abstract

Based on an incomplete lower jaw, a new scaloposaurian, Malasaurus germanus gen. et sp. nov., is described. This is a multidentate scaloposaurid with five lower incisors and a long mandibular symphysis of extraordinary structure.