‭ ‬Nectridea - Prehistoric-Wildlife

Diplocaulus

In Depth The unusual boomerang shape of the head has been a source of interest ever since its discovery.‭ ‬The two main theories are that it either functioned as a hydrofoil allowing it to move in strong currents,‭ ‬or that it made it impossible for other predators to swallow. It may have course been a … Read more

Sauropleura

In Depth Sauropleura was a small lepospondyl amphibian that had a long,‭ ‬narrow body and tail,‭ ‬with only relatively small limbs.‭ ‬As such Sauropleura was probably more at home in the water where it uses its limbs and thin body to navigate through submerged aquatic plants as it hunted for invertebrates,‭ ‬though it is not … Read more