Three-dimensional reconstruction cross section images of NHMUK R16370. A. Three-dimensional model of the skull of the holotype of Azzabaremys moragjonesi (Pleurodira, Nigeremydini), from the Paleocene of Mali in left lateral view; B–F. Dorsoventral (B) and anteroposterior (C–F) slices, showing the presence of a bifurcated canal and two foramina for the glossopharyngeal nerve. Abbreviations: ccr, cavum cranii; ccv, canalis cavernosus; cgn, canal of glossopharyngeal nerve; cnh, canalis nervi hypoglossi; fja, foramen jugulare anterius; fjp, foramen jugulare posterius; fm, foramen magnum; fnt, foramen nervi trigemini; fpo, fenestra postotica; hyo, hyomandibular branch of facial nerve; lfng, lateral foramen nervi glossopharyngei; lgc, lateral glossopharyngeal canal; mfng, medial foramen nervi glossopharyngei; mgc, medial glossopharyngeal canal; rst, recessus scalae tympani.

 
 
  Part of: Martín-Jiménez M, Pérez-García A (2025) The first neuroanatomical study of a marine pleurodire (the large Paleocene bothremydid Azzabaremys moragjonesi) reveals convergences with other clades of pelagic turtles. Fossil Record 28(1): 1-15. https://doi.org/10.3897/fr.28.130418