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Scientists have identified a new genus and species of marine reptile, Traskasaura sandrae, an 85-million-year-old elasmosaur with unique primitive and advanced traits, likely used for hunting prey from above, and now designated as the Provincial Fossil of British Columbia.
Scientists discovered a new genus and species of prehistoric sea monster, Traskasaura sandrae, in North America, dating back 85 million years. This long-necked plesiosaur had unique features, including primitive and advanced traits, and was likely an efficient predator of ammonites. The fossils, found in British Columbia, have been officially recognized and are now displayed at the Courtenay and District Museum.
Scientists have identified the long-mysterious 85-million-year-old sea monster fossil as a new species, Traskasaura sandrae, a unique elasmosaur with primitive and advanced traits, likely a predator of ammonites, discovered on Vancouver Island.
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.