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普氏大头蛇颈龟 (灭绝)
Meiolania platyceps
The horned turtle is an extinct species of large, terrestrial turtle that lived during the Pleistocene in Australia and nearby islands.
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- 中文名
- 普氏大头蛇颈龟 (灭绝)
- 英文名
- Lord Howe Island Tortoise
- 拉丁学名
- Meiolania platyceps
- 分类等级
- 物种
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Meiolania platyceps
Trivia
It is often called the 'horned turtle' due to its bizarre skull ornamentation, and is a well-known fossil from the Pleistocene megafauna.
Overview
The horned turtle is an extinct species of large, terrestrial turtle that lived during the Pleistocene in Australia and nearby islands.
Scientific Name
Meiolania platyceps
Ecological Habits
Terrestrial, likely herbivorous, feeding on tough vegetation. Its large size and armor suggest few predators.
Major Threats & Conservation
Extinct. Overhunting by early humans and habitat change are probable causes. No conservation possible.
Morphological Characteristics
Carapace up to 2 meters long, with a unique horned head and spiked tail. Skull showed robust jaws. Limbs columnar like elephants.
Natural Distribution & Conservation Status
Fossils found in Queensland (Australia) and Lord Howe Island. Extinct since the late Pleistocene, likely due to human activity and climate change.
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