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Early Triassic osteichthyans from the Knocklofty Formation of Tasmania

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Summary

A small but diverse osteichthyan assemblage from the freshwater deposits of the Early Triassic Knocklofty Formation of southeastern Tasmania is described. This includes Ceratodus gypsatus, Quenstedt, a coelacanthid, Acrolepis hamiltoni Johnston and Morton, Acrolepis tasmanicus Johnston and Morton, Cleithrolepis granulata Egerton, Saurichthys sp. of which only the Acrolepis spp. had been previously recorded from this area, and an undetermined coulacante. Previously only had been reported from this locality.

Acknowledgement of Country

The Royal Society of Tasmania acknowledges, with deep respect, the traditional owners of this land, and the ongoing custodianship of the Aboriginal people of Tasmania. The Society pays respect to Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge that Tasmanian Aboriginal Peoples have survived severe and unjust impacts resulting from invasion and dispossession of their Country. As an institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge, the Royal Society of Tasmania recognises Aboriginal cultural knowledge and practices and seeks to respect and honour these traditions and the deep understanding they represent.

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On 15 February 2021, the Royal Society of Tasmania offered a formal Apology to the Tasmanian Aboriginal people.