Sphenovipera
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Sphenovipera jimmysjoyi is an extinct species of sphenodontian dated from the Middle Jurassic.[1][2] If was discovered in the lower part of the La Boca Formation located in Tamaulipas, Mexico.[1] Only the lower jaw of this organism has been discovered and studied.[1] It is possibly the only species of rhynchocephalian yet discovered to show evidence of venom delivery.[1]
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Rhynchocephalia |
Family: | Sphenodontidae |
Genus: | †Sphenovipera Reynoso, 2005[1] |
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