Tag: ichthyosaur
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Dragon Sword Of Dorset: 190-Million-Year-Old Ichthyosaur Rewrites Jurassic Timeline
Unveiling a Jurassic Giant: The Sword Dragon of Dorset The paleontological world is buzzing over a newly identified ichthyosaur: Xiphodracon goldencapensis, affectionately nicknamed the “Sword Dragon of Dorset.” Estimated to have reached about 3 meters (roughly 9.8 feet) in life, this remarkable marine reptile offers a rare, three‑dimensional window into an epoch traditionally marked by…
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Dragon Sword of Dorset: 190-Million-Year-Old Ichthyosaur Bridges a Key Gap in Jurassic Timelines
Introduction: A Jurassic Discovery That Redraws a Timeline science has long been fascinated by ichthyosaurs, the dolphin-like reptiles that ruled ancient seas. The latest addition to this lineage, nicknamed the “Sword Dragon of Dorset,” brings a rare combination of exceptional preservation and timing. The new species, scientifically named Xiphodracon goldencapensis, is estimated to have reached…
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Dragon Sword Of Dorset Reveals 190-Million-Year-Old Ichthyosaur Gap in the Jurassic Timeline
Introduction: A New-Jurassic Puzzle Piece In the annals of paleontology, every well-preserved fossil has the potential to rewrite a chapter of Earth’s history. The latest discovery, nicknamed the Dragon Sword Of Dorset, is reshaping our understanding of ichthyosaurs during a pivotal moment in the Jurassic period. Scientifically named Xiphodracon goldencapensis, this 190-million-year-old marine reptile brims…
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UK’s Sword Dragon: A Rare Jurassic Ichthyosaur Unearthed on the Jurassic Coast
Rare Jurassic Discoveries Redraw the Timeline of Marine Reptiles A near-complete skeleton from the Jurassic Coast in the United Kingdom has revealed a new and exceptionally rare ichthyosaur species. Named Xiphodracon goldencapensis, or the “Sword Dragon of Dorset,” this dolphin-sized marine reptile lived during the Early Jurassic, roughly 193 to 184 million years ago. Its…
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Sword Dragon of Dorset: New Jurassic Ichthyosaur Xiphodracon
Rare Discovery on the Jurassic Coast: A New Ichthyosaur Species A near-complete skeleton found along the Jurassic Coast in the United Kingdom has been identified as a new and rare ichthyosaur, a lineage of prehistoric marine reptiles that once dominated the ancient seas. The creature, named Xiphodracon goldencapensis—often referred to as the “Sword Dragon of…
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Rare Jurassic Sword Dragon Unearthed on the UK’s Jurassic Coast
Rare Find on the Jurassic Coast: A New Ichthyosaur Emerges Scientists have announced the discovery of a near-complete ichthyosaur skeleton that belongs to a brand-new species, Xiphodracon goldencapensis, nicknamed the “Sword Dragon of Dorset.” Unearthed near Golden Cap along the UK’s famous Jurassic Coast, this dolphin-sized marine reptile lived roughly 190 million years ago during…
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Sword Dragon Unearthed: A New Ichthyosaur Species from England’s Jurassic Coast
Ancient Seas Revisited: The Sword Dragon Blooms in the Paleontological Record The Jurassic Coast of Dorset, England, has yielded a new chapter in the story of ancient life. A near-complete ichthyosaur skeleton, now named Xiphodracon goldencapensis—often called the Sword Dragon of Dorset—provides the most complete glimpse yet of a mid-Triassic to Early Jurassic marine reptile…
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Sword Dragon of Dorset: New Ichthyosaur Species Unearthed on England’s Jurassic Coast
Introduction: A Groundbreaking Find on the Jurassic Coast Archaeologists and paleontologists have announced a landmark discovery from England’s famous Jurassic Coast in Dorset. A near-complete fossilized skeleton has been identified as a brand new species of ichthyosaur, a marine reptile that swam the ancient oceans around 190 million years ago. The creature has been named…
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Sword Dragon of Dorset: Unearthing a New Ichthyosaur Species on the Jurassic Coast
New Ichthyosaur Species Discovered on the Jurassic Coast The Jurassic Coast of Dorset has yielded a spectacular new window into life millions of years ago. A near-complete fossilized skeleton has been identified as a brand new species of ichthyosaur, a marine reptile that dominated the ancient seas around 190 million years ago. The find, named…
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Xiphodracon goldencapensis: Dorset’s Sword Dragon Ichthyosaur
New Star on the Jurassic Coast: A Sword Dragon Emerges In the fossil-rich cliffs of Dorset, along the famed Jurassic Coast, scientists have identified a new species of ichthyosaur—the sword dragon Xiphodracon goldencapensis. This near-complete skeleton, discovered in 2001 and finally analyzed in depth by a team of paleontologists, represents the most complete specimen from…