Texas paleontology

Did Texas Have a Jurassic Era? Plesiosaur Fossils Found in West Texas Say Yes

July 11, 2023 | By Asher Elbein

Approximately 150 million years ago, a toothy marine reptile swam through the Texas seas. When it died, it drifted to the bottom, where scavengers feasted and silt covered its bones.

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