The Unfathomable Mystery of Plesiosaur Neck Length: Gaining Vertebrae as a Possible Explanation
Plesiosaurs are some of the most iconic creatures of the Mesozoic Era, but what made them so special? Today, scientists have finally begun to answer this question. According to a new study published in Nature, the neck of plesiosaurs was able to grow to such length because of the number of vertebrae they had. By comparison, the neck of a modern-day turtle has only 10-11 vertebrae, while the necks of some plesiosaurs had up to 70! This study also showed that the neck vertebrae of many plesiosaurs were constructed in a way that allowed them to move and flex in a variety of directions.
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Have you ever wondered what made plesiosaurs so special? Scientists have finally begun to answer this question! According to a recent study, plesiosaurs had an incredibly long neck due to the number of vertebrae they had- up to 70! This study also showed that the neck vertebrae were structured in a way that allowed for a wide range of motion. Who knew that such an iconic creature from the Mesozoic Era had such an
source: Phys.org