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Abstract

Section 1. The history of the genus Nototherium.
In the middle of last century the first fossil
remains of the extinct gigantic marsupial fauna of Australia
were discovered. Although subsequent discoveries
gave rise to the opinion that their distribution must have
been a wide one, it was not until the year 1910 the first
remains of these animals were discovered in Tasmania.
Section 2. The osteology of the cervical vertebrae.
As we duly point out in our published introductory
note, the cervical vertebras of Nototherium mitchelli
are of special morphological interest, combining in fact
the maximum of strength with the minimum of bulk and
weight.

Item Type:	Article
Authors/Creators:	Scott, Herbert Hedley and Lord, Clive Errol
Keywords:	Royal Society of Tasmania, Van Diemens Land, VDL, Hobart Town, natural sciences, proceedings, records
Journal or Publication Title:	Papers & Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania
Collections:	Royal Society Collection > Papers & Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania
Additional Information:	In 1843 the Horticultural and Botanical Society of Van Diemen's Land was founded and became the Royal Society of Van Diemen's Land for Horticulture, Botany, and the Advancement of Science in 1844. In 1855 its name changed to Royal Society of Tasmania for Horticulture, Botany, and the Advancement of Science. In 1911 the name was shortened to Royal Society of Tasmania.
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