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A newly described species of ichthyosaur, named Ichthyotitan severnensis, is believed to be the largest known marine reptile, with estimates suggesting it could have reached up to 82 feet in length. The discovery was made from fossilized jawbone fragments found in Somerset, UK.
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Paleontologists unearth what may be the largest known marine reptile
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PLOS · Apr 17, 2024 · first to report
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University of Manchester · Apr 17, 2024