Scientists Discover a Unique 40-Foot Marine Reptile in Canada
TL;DR
Scientists have identified a new genus and species of ancient sea reptile, Traskasaura sandrae, from fossils found in British Columbia, notable for its mix of primitive and advanced features, and its potential role as a predator of ammonites during the Late Cretaceous period.
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