Fossilized remains of plesiosaurs near a river delta

Jurassic Plesiosaurs Vomited in River Deltas, New Fossil Evidence Shows

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New research published by Cambridge University Press suggests that plesiosaurs, marine reptiles from the Jurassic period, swam into river deltas to vomit indigestible parts of their meals such as shells. This behavior is comparable to that of modern fur seals and marine crocodiles, providing insight into ancient marine animal habits.

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