Jurassic Sea Monster Resurfaces: Rare Fossil Unveils Secrets of Plesiosaur Evolution

In the foothills of the Swabian Alb, Plesiosaurians are found again and again. A newly described specimen shows now how different the long-necked sea reptiles were in the sea of the Jurassic period.

Jurassic Sea Monster Resurfaces: Rare Fossil Unveils Secrets of Plesiosaur Evolution

A remarkably complete plesiosaur fossil found in southern Germany is shedding light on the early evolution of these iconic marine reptiles. This Plesiopterys wildi specimen, unearthed from Holzmaden’s Posidonienschiefer Formation, reveals new insights into how plesiosaurs diversified and spread during the Early Jurassic. Rare Glimpse into Early Jurassic Marine Reptiles A newly identified plesiosaur fossil [...]

Jurassic sea monster unearthed in Germany reveals secrets of ancient ocean life

A newly discovered fossil from Germany is helping scientists understand how ancient marine reptiles called plesiosaurs evolved and spread across Europe nearly 180 million years ago. The fossil, described in a new study published in PeerJ, belongs to a species called Plesiopterys wildi. It was found in southern Germany, in an area known for its […] The post Jurassic sea monster unearthed in Germany reveals secrets of ancient ocean life appeared f…

Madrid. An almost complete specimen of Plesiopterys wildi found in southern Germany brings new perspectives on the diversity and regional specialization of plesiosaurs.

New plesiosaur discovery sheds light on early Jurassic evolution and plausible endemism - Scientific Inquirer

A nearly complete specimen of Plesiopterys wildi from Germany provides fresh insights into plesiosaur diversity and regional specialisation A newly described plesiosaur fossil from southern Germany is providing crucial evidence about the diversification of these ancient marine reptiles during the Early Jurassic. Published in PeerJ Life and Environment, the study details the discovery and analysis of an exceptionally well-preserved Plesiopterys w…

Plesiosaur Sheds Light on Marine Reptile Evolution During the Jurassic Period

Meet Plesiopterys wildi, the marine reptile that may have been endemic to its region and may hold the key to understanding plesiosaur evolution.