"Texas Unearths First Jurassic Vertebrate Fossil, Paving the Way for Exciting Discoveries"

Scientists at the University of Texas at Austin have discovered the first known Jurassic vertebrate fossils in Texas, filling a significant gap in the state's fossil record. The bone fragments belong to a plesiosaur, an extinct marine reptile, and were found in the Malone Mountains. Prior to this discovery, only marine invertebrate fossils had been collected in Texas. The findings provide evidence that Jurassic bones can be found in the state and offer insights into the region's ancient history.