3 septembre 2025|
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|3 months agoPrehistoric Aquatic Reptile Fossil Found with Preserved Skin in Ticino
Rare Lariosaurus discovery provides new insights into ancient swimming behavior
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- First Lariosaurus fossil with preserved skin discovered in Meride, Switzerland
- The fossil is approximately 60 centimeters long
- The discovery was made during excavations in 2023 along the Gaggiolo stream
- The fossil site is located in the UNESCO heritage site of Monte San Giorgio
- This is the first discovery of a Lariosaurus in Switzerland
By The Numbers
240
million years ago
60
centimeters
They Said
"The body profile indicates a highly developed musculature in the front legs and the front part of the ribcage"
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Historic Discovery in Ticino
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Anatomical Features and Swimming Behavior
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Scientific Significance
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