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paleontology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Unveiling the Ancient 'Blue Dragon': Japan's Terrifying Prehistoric Sea Predator"

Scientists have discovered the Wakayama Soryu, a giant aquatic lizard that dominated the Pacific seas 72 million years ago. As big as a Great White Shark, this unique creature had four large flippers and a dorsal fin, making it different from other mosasaurs. The most complete mosasaur ever found in Japan, the Wakayama Soryu had rear flippers larger than its front and used its large front fins for rapid maneuvering. Its massive tail provided acceleration, making it a deadly predator. This discovery challenges our understanding of how mosasaurs swam and sheds light on the prehistoric marine ecosystem.

via Daily Mail|

#aquatic-predator #godzilla #mosasaur

paleontology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Monstrous 'Blue Dragon': Unveiling Japan's Ancient Ocean Predator"

University of Cincinnati researchers have classified a new species of mosasaur, an ancient apex predator, based on fossils discovered in Japan. The specimen, named "Wakayama Soryu" or "Wakayama Blue Dragon," is the most complete skeleton of a mosasaur found in Japan or the northwestern Pacific. The researchers identified it as Megapterygius wakayamaensis, noting its unique features such as large rear flippers and a dorsal fin. This discovery challenges experts' understanding of how these prehistoric reptiles swam.

via NextShark|

#fossils #megapterygius-wakayamaensis #mosasaur

paleontology2 years ago•2 min saved

Ancient Pacific Seas Ruled by Enormous Blue Dragon Mosasaur

Researchers have discovered the fossil of a giant mosasaur, named Wakayama Soryu or "Blue Dragon," that roamed the Pacific seas 72 million years ago. The nearly complete skeleton, found in Japan's Wakayama Prefecture, is the most extensive mosasaur specimen ever found in the region. The apex predator had unique features, including a crocodile-like head, enormous paddle-shaped flippers, and a dorsal fin similar to a great white shark. Its large front and rear fins suggest different functions, challenging our understanding of how mosasaurs swam.

via WION|

#blue-dragon #fossil #mosasaur

paleontology2 years ago•0 min saved

Ancient 'Blue Dragon' Unearthed: Japan's Terrifying Sea Monster

Well-preserved remains of a 72-million-year-old mosasaur, an extinct marine reptile, have been unearthed in Japan. Named Wakayama Soryu, meaning "blue dragon," this fossil represents the most intact skeleton of a mosasaur ever found in the northwestern Pacific region. The discovery was made in 2006 beside the Aridagawa River in Wakayama Prefecture.

via Interesting Engineering|

#ancient-sea-dragon #fossil #japan

paleontology2 years ago•4 min saved

Ancient Terror: Unveiling the 'Blue Dragon' of the Pacific Seas

Researchers have discovered a new mosasaur species in Japan called the "blue dragon," dating back 72 million years. Named Wakayama Soryu, this ancient marine predator had unique physical features, including extra-long rear flippers and a shark-like dorsal fin. Its anatomy challenges our understanding of mosasaur locomotion and provides insights into the prehistoric seas of the Pacific. Mosasaurs, including the Wakayama Soryu, were apex predators that lived alongside dinosaurs but became extinct due to an asteroid impact. The discovery of the Wakayama Soryu enriches our knowledge of ancient marine life and opens new avenues for paleontological research.

via Earth.com|

#evolution #marine-predator #mosasaur