1896 in paleontology
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Anapsids
=Newly named turtles=
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| Name
! Novelty ! Status ! Authors ! Age ! Location ! Notes ! Images |
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| Archelon
| Gen et sp nov | Valid | Wieland | Late Cretaceous | {{flag|USA}} | A protostegid giant sea turtle. | |
