Attenborosaurus

Attenborosaurus: Research Database Attenborosauridae (Sauropterygia) · Early Jurassic (~195-190 MYA) · Europe — England (Watchet, Somerset)   Research Note: Attenborosaurus was a sauropterygian from the Early Jurassic of England — a basal sauropterygian with uncertain affinities and an important taxon for understanding early sauropterygian evolution.   Research Finding Status Grade Year Method Citation Impact Vincent … Read more

Plesiosaurus

plesiosaurus

Plesiosaurus: Research Database Plesiosauridae · Early Jurassic (~200-175 MYA) · Europe — England, Germany Research Note: Plesiosaurus was the first plesiosaur ever discovered and gave its name to the entire plesiosaur group. Found in the Early Jurassic of England, its unique body plan — a broad flat body, four large flippers, and a long neck … Read more