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🦖 A real Jurassic sea dragon has been found in the UK!
Scientists have identified Xiphodracon goldencapsis — a 190-million-year-old ichthyosaur with a sword-like snout and giant eyes. Discovered on the Jurassic Coast, this rare fossil is so well-preserved it gives new insight into how these marine reptiles evolved and ruled ancient oceans. 🌊⚔️

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Dr Dean Lomax and Professor Judy Massare study the skeleton of the newly named sword dragon ichthyosaur, Xiphodracon goldencapensis, at the Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, Canada. © Courtesy of Dr Dean Lomax

The skeleton and skull of the newly named sword dragon ichthyosaur, Xiphodracon goldencapensis. © Courtesy of Dr Dean Lomax.

A close-up of the skull of the newly named sword dragon ichthyosaur, Xiphodracon goldencapensis. © Courtesy of Dr Dean Lomax.
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Rare Jurassic 'Sword Dragon' prehistoric reptile discovered in the UK
https://www.manchester.ac.uk/about/news/rare-jurassic-sword-dragon-prehistoric-reptile-discovered-in-the-uk/

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