Description of the skull of a dentigerous bird (Odontopteryx toliapicus, Ow.) from the London clay of Sheppey / by Professor Owen.
- Owen, Richard, Sir, 1804-1892.
- Date:
- 1873
Licence: Public Domain Mark
Credit: Description of the skull of a dentigerous bird (Odontopteryx toliapicus, Ow.) from the London clay of Sheppey / by Professor Owen. Source: Wellcome Collection.
Provider: This material has been provided by The Royal College of Surgeons of England. The original may be consulted at The Royal College of Surgeons of England.
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