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Alan H. Turner is a vertebrate paleontologist and professor at Stony Brook University. His research reconstructs the anatomy, phylogeny, and life history of theropod dinosaurs and crocodylomorphs, with additional work on archosaur body-size evolution and historical biogeography. His dinosaur studies include early Triassic theropods, Cretaceous coelurosaurs, and the evolution of traits associated with flight, making his work relevant to research on archosaur evolution.
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Who is Alan H. Turner?
Alan H. Turner is a vertebrate paleontologist and professor at Stony Brook University. His research reconstructs the anatomy, evolutionary relationships, and life histories of dinosaurs and crocodylomorphs.
What dinosaurs does Alan Turner study?
His theropod research ranges from early Triassic forms to later Cretaceous groups such as dromaeosaurids and troodontids. He is also interested in how body size changed across theropod evolution, from Coelophysis to Tyrannosaurus rex and birds.
Does Alan Turner's work include crocodile relatives?
Yes. He studies crocodylomorphs, the extinct relatives of modern crocodilians, using anatomy, phylogenetics, and biogeography. His research includes taxa such as Araripesuchus, Mahajangasuchus, and Shamosuchus.
Where has Alan Turner conducted paleontological fieldwork?
His research has involved fossil regions including New Mexico, Mongolia, Madagascar, and Kenya. At Stony Brook, his work also uses modern methods such as CT scanning, histology, and comparative skeletal anatomy.
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