Ichthyosaurs skeleton
Specifications
- Found:
- Holzmaden, Germany
- Genus:
- Stenopterygius
- Specimen size:
- 1,2 m (47,24 ")
- Age:
- 174-183 mln years
- Period:
- Jurassic
Description
Ichthyosaurus is one of those classic fossil animals that marked the beginning of the study of paleontology in the early 19th century. The discovery of a marine reptile with a fish-like body shape caused a sensation, making ichthyosaurus one of the symbols of the Mesozoic era. However, even today, ichthyosaurs do not cease to amaze scientists. New discoveries reveal the secrets of the structure of these animals, demonstrating their amazing adaptation to the water element. The graceful skeletons of ichthyosaurs remain the crown jewel of any serious paleontological collection.
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