The systematic position of the Miocene grebe Thiornis sociata Navás
Abstract
Evidence is presented to show that dimensions and proportions which may vary with size are not valid characters for determining the generic placement of grebe species; that there is no valid reason for placing Thiornis sociata in the genus Podiceps; that if this species belongs in any Recent genus it is best placed in Tachybaptus, and that it is best retained in Thiornis pending further study.
- Publication:
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Annales de paléontologie
- Pub Date:
- 2000
- DOI:
- 10.1016/S0753-3969(00)80003-8
- Bibcode:
- 2000AnPal..86..129S