Scientists Finally Solve Mystery Surrounding Bizzare Reptile That Lived 242 Million Years Ago – India Times

A reptile species, which lived during the Middle Triassic period about 242 million years ago, named Tanystropheus, has baffled scientists ever since its fossil was discovered back in 1852.
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Recently, in a new study, scientists unveiled some amazing facts surrounding the animal. 
According to a report published in Live Science, these creatures are of two types.
The larger one reptile has been named Tanystropheus hydroides – after the long-necked hydras in Greek mythology – whil…

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