Overview
This course explores the evolutionary significance of aetosaurs during the Triassic Period before the appearance of ankylosaurs. Participants will gain insights into the anatomy, armour, body plans, and phylogenetic challenges of aetosaurs. The course covers the history of aetosaur discoveries, their place in the Triassic ecosystem, and the ongoing scientific inquiries into their biology. The intended audience includes individuals interested in paleontology, evolutionary biology, and prehistoric reptiles.
Syllabus
Introduction
History of SARS
What is an Aetosaur
The Triassic
Armour
Body Plans
Family Tree
Phylogenetic Challenges
Triassic Animals
Pangaea
Nova Scotia
Agassiz
Cope
Stuttgart Museum
Frederick Brown
Alec Walker
Petrified Forest National Park
The Cinderella Method
Brockie Kyra Theorem
Paratype thorax
Cloaca vent
Cloaca vent spikes
Center of ossification
Lateral side
Cervical Ring
Osteoderms
Asukas
Conclusion
Taught by
Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology