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Baryonyx fossil remains
Plan of the crazy paving of blocks containing Baryonyx bones at the brick pit excavation site at Ockley, Surrey, UK. This was excavated in 1983 where a Baryonyx specimen was discovered, dating back 125 mya
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Archosaur Archosauria Archosauriformes Archosauromorpha Baryonychinae Baryonyx Carnosaur Carnosauria Cretaceous Cretaceous Period Diapsid Diapsida Dinosaur Dinosauria Dinosauromorpha Dinosaurs Excavation Extinct Fossil Fossilised Great Britain Lower Megalosaur Megalosauroidea Mesozoic
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1. Title: "Baryonyx Fossil Discovery: A Glimpse into the Cretaceous Past at Ockley, Surrey, England" 2.. This image offers a unique perspective into the world of prehistoric creatures, showcasing the intricately preserved fossil remains of a Baryonyx, an extinct dinosaur that roamed Europe during the late Cretaceous period, around 125 million years ago. Discovered at the Ockley brick pit excavation site in Surrey, England, in 1983, this impressive find offers valuable insights into the anatomy and evolutionary history of this enigmatic carnosaur. The Baryonyx, a member of the Megalosauroidea family and the Baryonychinae subfamily, was a diapsid reptile, belonging to the Archosauria and Dinosauria clades. With its distinctive serrated claws and elongated snout, this dinosaur was a formidable predator, measuring up to 9 meters (30 feet) in length. The photo depicts the meticulously excavated site where the Baryonyx fossil was discovered. The blocks of earth, now known as the "crazy paving," reveal the intricate pattern of bones that once formed this ancient creature. The careful excavation process, which took place over several months, allowed scientists to piece together a comprehensive understanding of the Baryonyx's anatomy and evolutionary relationships. As part of the Archosauriformes, Archosauromorpha, and Diapsida clades, the Baryonyx shares ancestry with a vast array of modern-day reptiles and birds. Its discovery in Europe adds to the growing body of evidence that this continent was once home to a diverse and thriving dinosaur population during the Mesozoic Era. This remarkable find at Ockley serves as a testament to the richness of the Earth's geological history and the ongoing discoveries that continue to shed light on the fascinating world of dinosaurs and their extinct counterparts.
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