Mechanics of Crocodile Vertebrae

Research Article| December 30, 1925 Mechanics of Crocodile Vertebræ EDWARD L. TROXELL EDWARD L. TROXELL Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar GSA Bulletin (1925) 36 (4): 605–614. https://doi.org/10.1130/GSAB-36-605 Article history received: 15 Jun 1925 first online: 02 Mar 2017 Cite View This Citation Add to Citation Manager Share Icon Share Twitter LinkedIn Tools Icon Tools Get Permissions Search Site Citation EDWARD L. TROXELL; Mechanics of Crocodile Vertebræ. GSA Bulletin 1925;; 36 (4): 605–614. doi: https://doi.org/10.1130/GSAB-36-605 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Refmanager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search Search Dropdown Menu toolbar search search input Search input auto suggest filter your search All ContentBy SocietyGSA Bulletin Search Advanced Search Abstract IntroductionSince beginning the study of the fossil crocodiles, about two years ago,2 one phase of that work in particular has challenged my attention, namely, that of the mechanical structure of the bones and its bearing on the life habits of these animals.Some of the more striking characteristics of the vertebral column are here considered, and the advantages which may accrue to the crocodilian, as a result of them, are given first place in this discussion. These advantages may be a sufficient reason for the continued existence of the characters in question, but they do not, in themselves, explain the causes and origins; and, what is more, no attempt will be made to settle this question of derivation, which, I believe, no one fully understands. Most of the mechanical features which we have especially noted are such as to fit the crocodile to an aquatic existence and to the . . . This content is PDF only. Please click on the PDF icon to access. First Page Preview Close Modal You do not have access to this content, please speak to your institutional administrator if you feel you should have access.