Gangraia, Kostopoulos & Erol & Yavuz & Mayda, 2021
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https://doi.org/ 10.5194/fr-24-9-2021 |
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lsid:zoobank.org:pub:45161598-BE2C-4660-9BAD-00395D493D85 |
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https://treatment.plazi.org/id/03A4ED4E-FFAC-BD42-E3F3-EC8E78ADFD67 |
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Felipe |
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Gangraia |
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Genus Gangraia nov.
Type and only species
Gangraia anatolica sp. nov.; see below.
Etymology
From “ Γαγγρα ” (= Gangra or Changra), the ancient Greek name of the ˙ankırı area.
Diagnosis
A medium- to large-sized bovid with long, keelless, compressed and transversally ridged horn cores slightly twisted homonymously, inserted widely apart and slightly behind the orbits; sigmoidal horn core curvature in lateral view with variably long straight tips; great basal horn core axis strongly angled compared to the sagittal plane. Braincase short with a distinct dorsal parietal boss; wide-apart temporal crests; strong craniofacial flexion; extensively pneumatized frontals with a single large sinus occupying the pedicle and the base of the horn core; quadrangular shaped and grooved basioccipital with very strong posterior and anterior tuberosities; females horned.
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