In 1978, palaeontologists unearthed an ancient sea reptile from a German quarry. They’ve only just realised its significance

A study has identified a new species of plesiosaur named Plesionectes longicollum that is thought to have swam the oceans during the Toarcian period, nearly 183 million years ago.

Excavated from a quarry in Germany in 1978, the specimen has…

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