"Demonic Sea Lizard Fossil Unearthed in Moroccan Mine"

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"Demonic Sea Lizard Fossil Unearthed in Moroccan Mine"
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The fossil of a 26-foot-long prehistoric sea reptile, Khinjaria acuta, with "dagger-like" teeth has been discovered in Morocco, shedding light on the diverse top predators that inhabited the oceans 66 million years ago. Belonging to the mosasaur family, this giant reptile coexisted with dinosaurs and was wiped out by an asteroid impact that led to a mass extinction event, paving the way for the rise of modern marine species.

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