Unique Jurassic 'Sword Dragon' Marine Reptile Fossil Discovered in England
TL;DR
Scientists have identified a new species of marine reptile called Xiphodracon goldencapensis, a dolphin-sized ichthyosaur from 185 million years ago, discovered in the UK. The fossil shows signs of a fatal attack by a larger predator and injuries suggesting a tough life, providing new insights into ichthyosaur evolution.
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- Scientists Reveal Fossil Is Unique ‘Sword Dragon’ Species The Daily Beast
- Fossil found on Dorset coast is unique 'sword dragon' species BBC
- New species of Jurassic-era 'sword dragon' marine reptile discovered ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- This “Super Weird” Sea Monster Lived 190 Million Years Ago, And It’s The Only Of Its Kind Ever Discovered IFLScience
- Fossil discovered in England linked to 185M-year-old aquatic ‘sword dragon’ reptile New York Post
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