Ichthyosaur, marine reptile skeleton CompsognathusPronounced (IK thee oh SAWR us) Ichthyosaurus was, a dolphin like reptile up to 75 feet long. It could swim at 25 mph (40 kph). Ichthyosaurs had a tall dorsal fin, a half moon shaped tail, paddle like flippers and smooth skin. The nostrils were near the eyes on the top of the head. It had massive ear bones and large eyes, probably giving it acute hearing and sight. These marine reptiles gave birth to live young. Their diet was mostly fish, but also
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Right mandible premolars and molars original
Other basic traits are the presence of multiple pairs of limbs and a fan-like tail
a sensory organ commonly found in fish
This specimen of Eurypterid is from the Bertie Group
4 tons on average
Brittle stars are a type of starfish that are uniquely classified in their own group called Ophiuroidea
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After a lengthy court battle over ownership the bones were assembled
5 x 18 inches
There was a knob-like protuberance on the nasal bones
they were not the first specimens to be discovered