"Prehistoric 'Blue Dragon' Unearthed: Giant Mosasaur Roamed Pacific Seas"

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"Prehistoric 'Blue Dragon' Unearthed: Giant Mosasaur Roamed Pacific Seas"
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Paleontologists have discovered the fossilized remains of a new species of aquatic "dragon" in southwestern Japan. Belonging to the mosasaur family, this monstrous predator measured as long as a great white shark and had a unique combination of features, including a crocodile-like head, wing-shaped flippers, and a finned tail. Its exceptional vision made it a lethal hunter. Named Megapterygius wakayamaensis or "blue dragon," this prehistoric creature may be exhibited in the future, showcasing its significance in Japanese folklore.

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