New information on the cranial and postcranial anatomy of the early synapsid Ianthodon schultzei (Sphenacomorpha: Sphenacodontia), and its evolutionary significance

Newly identified material belonging to the holotype specimen of Ianthodon schultzei substantially increases our knowledge of this poorly known basal sphenacodont synapsid from the fossil site in Swivel Gaming Chair Garnett, Kansas (Missourian, Late Pennsylvanian).The original description, based on a partial dermal skull roof, is augmented with info

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