Complete 180 Million Year Old Ichthyosaur Found In Britain
Researchers have discovered a 10-meter long prehistoric reptile fossil in Britain, described as the most complete specimen from the early Jurassic period found globally. The specimen includes the entire animal from the tip of the snout to the end of the tail. A dorsal vertebra from the find, measuring approximately 12-13 cm wide, was presented for examination. The discovery dates back roughly 180 million years.
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“It's the most complete prehistoric reptile ever found in Britain, but also the most complete of that time interval around the world of roughly 180 million years ago.”
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