Rare XL Plesiosaurus Dinosaur Fossil Ischium 135 Million Yrs Late Jurassic COA

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Rare XL Plesiosaurus Dinosaur Fossil Ischium 135 Million Yrs Late Jurassic COA
Rare XL Plesiosaurus Dinosaur Fossil Ischium 135 Million Yrs Late Jurassic COA
Location: Khouribga, Morocco
Weight: 5 Pounds 12.4 Ounces
Dimensions: 12.4 Inches Long, 10.5 Inches Thick 2.3 Inches Thick
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Plesiosaurus
(which means "near lizard") gave its name to the Plesiosaurs, a group of predatory marine reptiles because it was the first of its group to be discovered. This earliest Plesiosaurus had already developed all the main features of the order. This animal must have been very vulnerable since it had no protective "armor" and what is more, it had an exposed tail. It may have relied on its site, maneuverability and camouflage colors to survive. It was probably preyed on by large marine reptiles. Plesiosaurus probably laid its eggs just like a sea turtle does, in nests that were dug out in the sand. It was an excellent fish-catcher; its long neck was well suited to catching fish. Wide jaws and teeth were efficient at trapping prey. It used its intermeshing teeth to catch its food. It did not chew it, but it swallowed the food whole.
It had four wide, paddle-like flippers, used to propel the Plesiosaurus through the water with great maneuverability. It flapped its paddles up and down so that it probably looked like it was "flying" through the waters. This long-necked animal had a streamlined, tapered body. Its long and flexible neck allowed quick changes of direction, it could turn almost on the spot. Plesiosaurus had a small head and rows of long pointed and razor-sharp teeth. The teeth of the upper and lower jaws were intermeshed. Plesiosaurus was first found in 1821; it was probably the first fossil reptile to be seen by scientists.
TIME
- 135 Million Years Ago, Late Jurassic
RANGE
- Europe England and Germany, East Africa.
Some American species are known as well.
SIZE
- Grew up to lengths of 16.5ft (5m).
Please be aware of the nature of fossils
:
Being buried under the ground for millions of years under tons of pressure tends to be rough. No fossil comes out of the ground whole and perfect. Most fossils have undergone some restoration, while others are altered by man simply to enhance their presentation in different ways. The workers in Morocco do a very professional job, unearthing and preserving these natural treasures, however, commonly natural cracks are visible on the surface. These are part of the natural beauty of the fossil and not considered defects.
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