"Unearthing Texas' Ancient Secrets: Jurassic Vertebrate Fossils Discovered"

Scientists at The University of Texas at Austin have described the first known Jurassic vertebrate fossils found in Texas. The fossils, which are bone fragments from a plesiosaur, an extinct marine reptile, were discovered in the Malone Mountains of West Texas. This discovery fills a major gap in the state's fossil record, as previously only fossils from marine invertebrates had been found from the Jurassic period. The findings provide solid evidence of Jurassic vertebrates in Texas and offer insights into the region's ancient history.