Project Aardonyx Images

Yates et al. (2009) – New sauropodomorph dinosaur from Early Jurassic of South Africa

Bones

Dr. Yates & Dr. Bonnan with bones.

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Dinosaur Family Tree

Please note: these are not to scale.

Dinosaur Family Tree Thumbnail.Dinosaur Family Tree by Matt Bonnan. (PDF)

Life Restoration

Life restoration of Aardonyx celestae by Dr. Matthew Bonnan based on skeletal reconstruction by Dr. Adam Yates.

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Post-Orbital Bone

Dr. Adam Yates in the field with a postorbital bone from the skull of Aardonyx celestae.

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Rib section

Histological section of the second rib from Aardonyx celestae, showing several growth cycles (denoted by lines of arrested growth (LAGs), indicated by arrows).  Section and photograph by Prof. Anusuya Chinsamy.

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Skull Reconstruction

Skull reconstruction of Aardonyx celestae by Dr. Adam Yates.

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Thigh Bone

Dr. Bonnan with thigh bone.

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