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150-Million-Year-Old Fossil Reveals Ancient Marine Diets

6/3/2025

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A remarkable discovery on England's Jurassic Coast has unveiled a 150-million-year-old stomach stone fossil, shedding light on ancient marine life. This significant find, detailed in the Journal of the Geological Society, pushes the fossil record of gastroliths back by 59 million years, offering a glimpse into the diets and behaviors of colossal marine reptiles.

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A remarkable discovery on England's Jurassic Coast has unveiled a 150-million-year-old stomach stone fossil, shedding light on ancient marine life. This significant find, detailed in the Journal of the Geological Society, pushes the fossil record of gastroliths back by 59 million years, offering a glimpse into the diets and behaviors of colossal marine reptiles.