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Ancient Plesiosaur Fossil Redefines Understanding of Marine Reptiles

2/11/2025

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A groundbreaking discovery at Lund University has unveiled a 183-million-year-old plesiosaur fossil in Germany, showcasing an extraordinary blend of smooth skin and scales. This revelation not only reshapes our understanding of plesiosaur anatomy but also highlights their remarkable adaptations for swift swimming and maneuvering through turbulent seafloors, deepening our insight into these ancient marine reptiles.

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A groundbreaking discovery at Lund University has unveiled a 183-million-year-old plesiosaur fossil in Germany, showcasing an extraordinary blend of smooth skin and scales. This revelation not only reshapes our understanding of plesiosaur anatomy but also highlights their remarkable adaptations for swift swimming and maneuvering through turbulent seafloors, deepening our insight into these ancient marine reptiles.