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- Plesiosaur - Wikipedia
In the beginning of the nineteenth century, scientists realised how distinctive their build was and they were named as a separate order in 1835 The first plesiosaurian genus, the eponymous Plesiosaurus, was named in 1821 Since then, more than a hundred valid species have been described
- Plesiosaur | Size, Habitat, Facts | Britannica
Plesiosaur, any of a group of long-necked marine reptiles found as fossils from the late Triassic Period into the late Cretaceous Period They inhabited marine areas in the Atlantic near Europe and in the Pacific Ocean, including the waters near Australia, North America, and Asia
- Plesiosaurs 101 - Education
While dinosaurs roamed the Earth, marine reptiles in the order Plesiosauria swam in our planet's prehistoric oceans Find out which creatures belonged in this group, how they grew to incredible sizes, and how they've captivated both scientists and storytellers alike
- Plesiosaur - New World Encyclopedia
Plesiosaurs (Greek: plesios meaning "near" or "close to" and sauros meaning "lizard") were carnivorous, aquatic (mostly marine) reptiles that lived from the Triassic to the Cretaceous periods They were the largest aquatic animals of their time
- Exploring the World of Plesiosaurs - Facts, Pictures, More
These creatures evolved into two main groups: long-necked plesiosauromorphs and large-headed pliosauromorphs, adapting to diverse marine environments worldwide They fed on fish and cephalopods, using their long necks and sharp teeth Evidence suggests plesiosaurs gave birth to live young
- Plesiosaur Animal Facts - Plesiosaurus dolichodeirus - A-Z Animals
Plesiosaurs were the largest aquatic animals to swim in the ancient seas of their time and were prolific predators as well The name plesiosaur is derived from the Greek words plesios, meaning close to, and sauros, meaning lizard The name alludes to the reptilian nature of their fossilized remains
- Plesiosaurs: Overview, Size, Habitat, Other Facts
These creatures are known for their elongated necks, broad bodies, four flippers, and relatively small heads They roamed the world’s oceans for millions of years, with a presence recorded from the late Triassic Period into the late Cretaceous Period
- Plesiosaurs, the Beautiful Bottom-Feeders - National Geographic
In 1821, British geologists Henry De la Beche and William Conybeare presented a bizarre, previously-unknown fossil creature to their colleagues in the Geological Society of London They called
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