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Oldest fossil of sea reptile dating back 94 million years found in Utah

Por: Newsweek Tech June 26, 2023

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The discovery of the oldest fossil of a marine reptile, dating back 94 million years, is shedding new light on the evolution of animals that would later dominate the oceans.The fossil of the mosasaur, a predatory sea creature equipped with powerful jaws and teeth designed for cutting prey, was first found in the Kaiparowits—a rock formation in the gray shale badlands of Utah—11 years ago.Only when examining the fossil more closely, however,... + full article



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