Thalattosaur Fossil Renamed After Detailed CT Scans Reveal Surprising Identity and History
Bristol, England – Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of paleontology, reclassifying a prehistoric marine reptile found in 1935. The experts, hailing from the University of Bristol and the University of Southampton, identified the ancient creature as one of the last thalattosaurs rather than an early choristodere, after utilizing advanced imaging techniques and new findings. The newfound revelations shed light on the true identity of the marine reptile that inhabited the seas …