Scientists Solve a 120-Year-Old Mystery: How Did the Monstrous Plesiosaurs Swim? - SciTechDaily

A new study reveals how plesiosaurs swam underwater Plesiosaurs, who lived around 210 million years ago, adapted to living underwater in an unusual way: their front and hind legs evolved to become four uniform, wing-like flippers over time. Dr. Anna Krahl exa…

ByRuhr-University BochumAugust 4, 2022 Artists concept of a plesiosaur. Plesiosaurs are characterized by four uniform flippers. A new study reveals how plesiosaurs swam underwater Plesiosaurs, who… [+8327 chars]

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