Echoes of Thunder Lecture Series: From Dragon Bones to Dino-Birds: the Rise of Vertebrate Paleontology in China
Thursday, March 21, 2024
12:00pm to 1:00pm
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Join the University of Alberta Museums for the lunchtime lecture of From Dragon Bones to Dino-Birds: the Rise of Vertebrate Paleontology in China with Dr. Corwin Sullivan.
From Dragon Bones to Dino-Birds: the Rise of Vertebrate Paleontology in China - with Dr. Corwin Sullivan
Fossil bones and teeth from China's exceptionally rich record of extinct vertebrates are traditionally called "dragon bones" (lóng gŭ, 龙骨) or "dragon teeth" (lóng chĭ, 龙齿) and used in medicine. The scientific study of Chinese fossil vertebrates began in the 19th century, based largely on specimens obtained from druggists by curious Europeans, but has since matured into a flourishing scientific enterprise that is led by Chinese researchers and has provided crucial insights into such important evolutionary episodes as the transition from dinosaurs to birds.
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