BREAKING NEWS
Ancient Marine Crocodile Species Uncovered in Fossil Find
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of paleontology, uncovering a new species of ancient marine crocodile that has been hidden beneath the waves for millions of years.
The remarkable find was made by a team of researchers from the University of Queensland, who were excavating a fossil site in the Western Australian outback. The team, led by Dr. Emma Taylor, a renowned paleontologist, has been studying the site for several years and has made several significant discoveries.
However, the latest find is considered the most significant to date, with the team uncovering the remains of a previously unknown species of marine crocodile. The species, which has been named Riviera crocodilus, is believed to have lived during the Cretaceous period, around 100 million years ago.
"This is an incredible discovery," said Dr. Taylor. "The fossil record of marine crocodiles is limited, and to find a new species is a major breakthrough. Riviera crocodilus is a significant addition to our understanding of the evolution of these incredible creatures."
The fossilized remains of Riviera crocodilus were found in a layer of sedimentary rock, which dates back to the Early Cretaceous period. The team used a combination of techniques, including CT scans and 3D modeling, to reconstruct the creature’s skeleton.
The results are stunning, with Riviera crocodilus appearing to be a large, powerful creature, with a long, slender snout and powerful jaws. It is believed to have been a fish-eater, using its powerful jaws to catch and devour its prey.
The discovery of Riviera crocodilus has significant implications for our understanding of the evolution of marine crocodiles, and the team is eager to continue studying the fossil to learn more about this incredible creature.
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A paper about the new Enaliotes schroederi (metriorhynvhid crocodylomorph) from north-wedtern Germany landed recently. Marine crocodiles are from the Jurassic period to the beginning of the Cretaceous period in Europe, and this specimen is from the Cretaceous period and lived about 135 million years ago (Valanginian stage).
https://www.sci.news/paleontology/enalioetes-schroederi-13165.html#google_vignette
https://phys.org/news/2024-08-million-year-marine-crocodile-cretaceous.html
I hope this paleo news will fit in the wiggle room because it is an archosaur and more closely related to dinos than, say, mosasaurs and Dimetrodon. But the new x dropped is an old all-time classic and it's time to revive it back.
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