Prehistory 101: Ichthyosaurs

National Geographic
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Earth Science Geology
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Earth and Space Sciences
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Prehistory 101: Ichthyosaurs

Meaning "fish lizard" in Greek, the aptly named ichthyosaur once dominated the world's oceans for millions of years. Learn about these prehistoric marine reptiles and see how features, such as basketball-sized eyes and a vertical tail, helped the ichthyosaur secure a place at the top of the ancient food chain.

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