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Extinct Nothosaurus, mid-Triassic period
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Extinct Nothosaurus, mid-Triassic period
Nothosaurus, extinct genus of sauropterygian reptile from the shell-bearing limestone seas, mid-Triassic period. Illustration from Wilhelm Bolsches Das Leben der Urwelt, Prehistoric Life, Georg Dollheimer, Leipzig, 1932
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In this illustration from Wilhelm Bolsche's "Prehistoric Life," published in 1932, we are transported back in time to the mid-Triassic period, approximately 245 million years ago. The scene depicts a nothosaurus, an extinct genus of sauropterygian reptile, gracefully navigating the shallow, shell-bearing seas that once covered much of the Earth. Sauropterygians, often referred to as "seasnakes," were a diverse group of marine reptiles characterized by their long, serpentine bodies and paddle-like limbs. Nothosaurids, a subgroup of sauropterygians, were particularly well-adapted to life in the water, with flattened tails for propulsion and elongated snouts for capturing prey. As we gaze at this ancient marine creature, it's hard not to be intrigued by the myriad of other fascinating prehistoric beings that inhabited the Earth during this period. For instance, the Mosasaur, a large, powerful marine reptile with a conical snout and powerful jaws, also roamed these waters. Mosasaurids, like the nothosaurus, were adept swimmers and were among the largest predators of their time. The mid-Triassic period was also home to various pterosaurs, such as the Pteranodon, which would not emerge until much later in the Mesozoic Era, during the Late Cretaceous period. Additionally, turtles and giant monitor lizards were beginning to evolve on land, far removed from the nothosaurus' underwater realm. This illustration serves as a poignant reminder of the rich biosphere that once existed, teeming with life and diversity. It's a testament to the endless fascination that prehistory holds for us, as we continue to unravel the mysteries of our planet's past.
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