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Walter G. Joyce is a vertebrate paleontologist and professor in the Department of Geosciences at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland. His research addresses the evolution, morphology, taxonomy, and fossil record of turtles, including the Late Jurassic turtle Solnhofia and questions about the origin of the turtle body plan. His work is particularly relevant to readers studying fossil turtles, turtle evolution, and the anatomical evidence used to reconstruct the early history of the group.
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Who is Walter G. Joyce?
Walter G. Joyce is a vertebrate paleontologist and professor in the Department of Geosciences at the University of Fribourg in Switzerland. His research focuses heavily on turtle evolution and fossils.
What does Walter Joyce study in paleontology?
His work addresses turtle evolution, morphology, taxonomy, and the fossil record. These subjects connect the anatomy of living and extinct turtles with their evolutionary history.
What is Solnhofia in Walter Joyce's research?
Solnhofia is a Late Jurassic turtle discussed in connection with Joyce's research. It is an example of how fossil turtles help researchers study the early evolution and morphology of the group.
Where does Walter Joyce teach and conduct research?
He is associated with the University of Fribourg in Switzerland. His academic home is the university's Department of Geosciences.
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