Unearthing the Ancient History of Plesiosaurs: The Lorrainosaurus Museum Discovery
In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers from the University of Lorraine have unearthed the remains of a new species of plesiosaur, Lorrainosaurus. This ancient marine reptile lived during the Middle Jurassic period, approximately 170 million years ago, and is the earliest known member of the group of plesiosaurs that evolved into modern species. The fossil remains were discovered in the museum’s own fossil collection and were only recently identified as belonging to a new species. The discovery sheds light on the early evolution of plesiosaurs and provides new insight into the history of these iconic creatures.
source: Phys.org