Tag: Sword Dragon of Dorset
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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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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…