A New Extinct Emydid Turtle from the Lower Pliocene of Oklahoma

Published in 1948, 'A New Extinct Emydid Turtle from the Lower Pliocene of Oklahoma' by Edwin C. Galbreath is a scientific study that documents a newly identified species of turtle, 'Chrysemys limnodytes', from the Lower Pliocene geological layers of Oklahoma. The work includes a detailed description of the fossilized remains, highlighting unique features such as the carapace and plastron structure. Galbreath situates this discovery within the Emydidae family, discussing its evolutionary significance and the challenges of interpreting fossil records in relation to modern turtles.