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#Phytosaur Reel by @fossilcrates - Nosin' Around! This is the closest I have been to #Angistorhinus. It is on display at the amazing St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site at Johnson Farm
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Nosin’ Around! This is the closest I have been to #Angistorhinus. It is on display at the amazing St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site at Johnson Farm in Utah. I am rapidly becoming enamored with these amazing critters. Their skulls are gorgeous! When I think Wyoming, I think Jurassic (#sauropod #dinosaurs of course :-)). I certainly don’t think of the Triassic. Those few times I do think about the Triassic I think of Arizona’s Petrified Forest. Yet Williston collected material from the Popo Agie River (and Formation) that Maurice Mehl named in 1913 as Anghistorhinus grandis. Alas, no etymology is provided, my best guess is the name means “narrow snout,” based on its tweezer-like front end. The species name refers to its huge size, at over 24’ long, it is larger than any living #crocodile. Check out that nose, right above and slightly in front of the eyes. I suppose that keeps the nose safe from struggling prey. As a #Phytosaur, it is an example of convergent evolution, that long teeth-ladened snout is superficially similar to gharials of today, but it isn’t related to them at all other than being #reptiles. The teeth suggest it ate mostly fish, but at its size, it could have munched on anything living at the time, around 225 mya, one of the oldest of the #phytosaurs. I was surprised when Mehl wrote, “Another specimen of Angistorhinus is represented by a skull, the mandible, and apparently a nearly complete skeleton.” Nearly complete skeleton??? The A. grandis holotype had a few postcranial elements possibly belonging with the skull. Why didn’t he describe the other one? And what became of it? He even felt it was a new species of Angisto. My guess? It wasn’t as big, and the *est always wins out (longest, tallest, oldest, etc.est :-)). I love reading these 100+ year-old papers as they are literally sorting the beasts out “in real time.” In this case, Mehl was able to change a character ascribed to all of #Phytosauria at the time, as this specimen ruined McGregor’s “parieto-squamosal arcade greatly reduced and depressed” by having it “well developed behind the posterior dorsal surface of the skull.” #FossilCrates
#Phytosaur Reel by @eyesonthedirt - This may LOOK like a crocodile but it is actually a phytosaur; an extinct group of reptiles that inhabited the freshwater lakes and rivers of the Tria
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This may LOOK like a crocodile but it is actually a phytosaur; an extinct group of reptiles that inhabited the freshwater lakes and rivers of the Triassic. Their similarity in appearance to crocodilians is an example of convergent evolution. Many times throughout earth’s history there has been a semi-aquatic ambush predator lying in wait at the water’s edge for an unsuspecting animal to come by for a drink…then SNAP! This specimen is at Petrified Forest National Park and is assigned to Smilosuchus gregorii. #triassic #triassicperiod #crocodiles #phytosaur #smilosuchus #whendinosaursroamedamerica #dinosaurs #fossilhunter #fossilhunting #paleontology #fossils
#Phytosaur Reel by @fossilcrates - Those teeth! This awesome Pseudopalatus #phytosaur skull is on display at the Museum of Northern Arizona. #Phytosaurs superficially resemble #crocodi
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Those teeth! This awesome Pseudopalatus #phytosaur skull is on display at the Museum of Northern Arizona. #Phytosaurs superficially resemble #crocodiles in skull and body. However, I’d say this skull is more intimidating than most (all?) extant #crocs, those teeth are savage! One rarely (ever?) finds complete, articulated postcranial remains, even of Triassic, aquatic loving, phytosaurs. The longest of the Machaeroprosopus group (more on that in a bit) hit 16’ or so, rivaling the longest gators and approaching the longest extant crocodiles. This numbers are based on some reasonable assumptions and guesses based on partial skeletons. They are arguably more heavily armored than crocs today. They are not closely related to crocs, instead are a wonderful example of evolutionary convergence. The label says #Pseudopalatus mccauleyi. Not knowing of this genus, I promptly looked up the paper that named it. It is named from a neat Arizona skull. However, It appears Pseudopalatus is now a junior synonym of #Machaeroprosopus. Thus “False Palate” becomes “Sword Face” thanks to a tortured genus nomenclature history better left for another day… I like the name Pseudopalatus, I always struggle saying Mack-air-oh-pro-soap-us (I hope that is correct). The only animal that comes to mind ending in -prosopus is #Syntomiprosopus “short face,” also from Arizona. That paper has some really neat graphics in it! I have an ICZN species question. The etymology says, “This species in [sic] named after John D. McCauley and Mrs. Molly McCauley McLean...” AFAIK, when one names something after multiple people with the same last name it gets an -orum, like Diplodocus hallorum, which was originally named halli, but twas stated it was named after the Hall family, so twas later changed to a plural ending. Is it because Molly’s name ends in McLean (the paper didn’t show a hyphen but but was there?) that the name retains the singular “i” at the end? They are co-owners of the property, but are they married or siblings? It is an interesting scenario ending-wise, what does the ICZN do in hyphenated last name scenarios? #FossilFriday #FossilCrates
#Phytosaur Reel by @anantcosmos - Historic Discovery in Rajasthan A 201-million-year-old fossil of a crocodile-like reptile, called a phytosaur, has been unearthed in Jaisalmer, Rajast
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Historic Discovery in Rajasthan A 201-million-year-old fossil of a crocodile-like reptile, called a phytosaur, has been unearthed in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. This is India’s first well-preserved phytosaur fossil – a prehistoric reptile that lived during the early Jurassic era. What makes it even rarer is that alongside the skeleton, scientists also found an egg fossil, giving a rare glimpse into ancient life. This incredible find not only puts Rajasthan on the global paleontology map but also helps us understand how Earth’s creatures evolved over millions of years. Truly, a Jurassic treasure beneath Indian soil. #fossildiscovery #rajasthan #indiadiscovery #jurassicera #prehistoriclife #crocodilefossil #phytosaur #ancienthistory #sciencenews #paleontology #rajasthanfossil #jurassictreasure #indiafirst #naturesecrets #historyuncovered
#Phytosaur Reel by @dinosaurfossilcollector - #Rutiodon tooth Dockum Group, Tecovas Formation Late Triassic (~225 million years ago) #Texas Panhandle, USA Received this awesome tooth yesterday. I
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#Rutiodon tooth Dockum Group, Tecovas Formation Late Triassic (~225 million years ago) #Texas Panhandle, USA Received this awesome tooth yesterday. It belongs to a large semiaquatic predator known as Rutiodon, a member of the crocodile-like reptiles called Phytosauria. My first #phytosaur tooth! At first glance phytosaurs look almost identical to modern crocodilians, but they were actually a separate and more ancient branch of archosaurs. One of the easiest ways to tell them apart is the position of the nostrils. In phytosaurs the nostrils sit high on the skull near the eyes rather than at the tip of the snout. This adaptation likely helped them breathe while most of the head remained submerged, similar to how crocodiles behave today. The tooth shown here is broad and slightly conical with fine serrations running along the edges. Those serrations would have helped slice into flesh once prey was seized. Phytosaurs had jaws lined with many of these teeth, some larger & more robust for gripping struggling prey. Their diet probably included fish, amphibians & smaller reptiles that lived along Triassic rivers and floodplains. This specimen comes from the Tecovas Formation of the Texas Panhandle, part of the larger Dockum Group. During the Late Triassic this region was a network of rivers, lakes & seasonal floodplains in a warm monsoonal climate. The ecosystem supported an impressive variety of animals including early dinosaurs, large amphibians, aetosaurs, rauisuchians & several species of phytosaurs. Rutiodon itself could reach around 7 to 9 meters in length, making it one of the dominant predators in these waterways. Like modern crocodiles, it probably spent much of its time waiting motionless in shallow water before launching a sudden ambush on anything unlucky enough to approach the shoreline. Although only a single tooth, fossils like this provide a direct connection to a world more than 200 million years old, when reptilian predators ruled the waterways long before crocodiles evolved into the forms we recognise today. #fossils #triassic
#Phytosaur Reel by @fossilera - Triassic Talk with Aamon! 🦖🔥 Aamon Jaeger of Northwest Montana Fossils breaks down some incredible Triassic fossils from their personal ranch in no
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Triassic Talk with Aamon! 🦖🔥 Aamon Jaeger of Northwest Montana Fossils breaks down some incredible Triassic fossils from their personal ranch in northern Arizona. 🦖 Phytosaur Scute & Tooth – Phytosaurs were massive, 20ft-long crocodile-like predators with serrated teeth. This scute (armor plating) and tooth were found together, a rare glimpse into Triassic life. 🦕 Aetosaur Scute – Aetosaurs were herbivores that looked like spiked, armor-plated armadillos. This piece features a carnivore and herbivore side by side, still locked in matrix from an ancient river channel. The Triassic was a wild time—what’s your favorite fossil from this lineup? Drop a comment! ⬇️ #triassictalk #phytosaur #aetosaur #triassicfossils #fossilhunting #prehistoriclife #paleontology #fossilcollector #fossilera #scienceandarts
#Phytosaur Reel by @burkemuseum - This Phytosaur fossil jacket came straight from Arizona and into the prep lab! The paleontology collections staff expect this to be a beautiful skull
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This Phytosaur fossil jacket came straight from Arizona and into the prep lab! The paleontology collections staff expect this to be a beautiful skull once all the surrounding rock is removed. Here, volunteer Dawn is hard at work freeing the sand and rock from the fragile fossil. At the very end you can see he finally gets a glimpse of the skull and delicately glued it together for more stability. Stay tuned for more on this exciting fossil! #paleontology #fossil #dinosaur #fossilprep
#Phytosaur Reel by @texasvertpaleo - Watch & listen as a phytosaur gets prepped by our Osteological Lab Manager, Kenneth Bader. 🔬He uses an air scribe to flick away unwanted matrix and e
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Watch & listen as a phytosaur gets prepped by our Osteological Lab Manager, Kenneth Bader. 🔬He uses an air scribe to flick away unwanted matrix and expose more bone. 🦴 Preparing fossils for study is one of the many ways we work to preserve and conserve the specimens in our collection. 🦖 We work carefully to ensure these specimens are getting the care they deserve everyday. If you want to play a part in preserving fossils like these, consider supporting us by sharing this video or donating. 🪙 Any amount helps us protect these precious tokens of natural history. To donate, just click the link in our bio. Your help makes it possible for us to continue researching our natural world and sharing what we learn! 🌿✨Thank you.
#Phytosaur Reel by @smileys.rock.shop - ⛏️🦖TRIASSIC TREASURE🦖⛏️ UPDATE: Our initial identification of this find was incorrect, and in actuality this fossil likely belonged to a large pred
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⛏️🦖TRIASSIC TREASURE🦖⛏️ UPDATE: Our initial identification of this find was incorrect, and in actuality this fossil likely belonged to a large predatory animal called a Phytosaur! So ignore the Metoposaur label, this is actually a Phytosaur! Still learning how to identify species in the Chinle Formation. Phytosaurs were a diverse group in the Triassic, and resembled Crocodiles in their body shape. These however were not crocodiles, dinosaurs, or even archosaurs. Phytosaurs were their own independent group of Triassic reptiles. They had long, streamlined heads and mouths full of sharp serrated teeth. Stay tuned for further discoveries! This was only the beginning. All fossils in these videos were collected in Arizona on private land. #smileysrockshop #phytosaur #fossil #fossils #paleo #paleontology #fossiladdict #fossilhunting #mining #minerals #crystals #quartz #gems #rockshop #quartzcrystal #digging #arizona #chinleformation #rocks #rockhound #nature #prehistoric #prehistoricanimals
#Phytosaur Reel by @globebuzzdaily.0 - 🌍 Unearthing the secrets of deep time! 🦖✨ For the very first time in India, well-preserved Phytosaur fossils have been discovered in Rajasthan's Jai
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🌍 Unearthing the secrets of deep time! 🦖✨ For the very first time in India, well-preserved Phytosaur fossils have been discovered in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district, dating back nearly 200–210 million years. These crocodile-like reptiles once ruled river ecosystems during the Late Triassic–Early Jurassic period, long before the modern deserts of Rajasthan ever existed. The fossil find includes a partially preserved skeleton and an egg, offering rare insights into the prehistoric ecology of western India. Imagine—a land that is now dry desert was once lush with rivers, forests, and thriving reptilian life. 🌊🌿 This discovery isn’t just about ancient bones—it’s about reconnecting with Earth’s forgotten history and realizing how landscapes and life evolve over millions of years. 🌌🪨 🔬 A groundbreaking step for paleontology in India and a proud moment for science lovers everywhere! 💯🔥 #Phytosaur #FossilDiscovery #Jaisalmer #Paleontology #AncientIndia #JurassicEra #TriassicPeriod #FossilFinds #HistoryOfEarth #GeologyIndia #PrehistoricLife #CrocodileAncestor #RajasthanHeritage #ScientificDiscovery #IndianScience #FossilHunting #EarthHistory #NatureAndScience #AncientCreatures #EvolutionInAction
#Phytosaur Reel by @petrifiedforestnps (verified account) - When what you seek is just out of reach, you level up…with the help of a step ladder. These vertebrae belong to a giant, ancient reptile called Mache
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When what you seek is just out of reach, you level up…with the help of a step ladder. These vertebrae belong to a giant, ancient reptile called Macheroprosopus mccauleyi whose partial skeleton was collected from the park in 1985 (PEFO 31219). There are seven drawers full of bones from this one individual including vertebrae, armor plates, hip elements, and a skull. (db) #FossilFriday #NPSPaleo #RollThroughCollectionSeries #ParkScience #TriassicPark #Paleontology #Phytosaur
#Phytosaur Reel by @tathastuics - Phytosaur skeleton: Jurassic Age | Thar Desert & facts about it #thardesert #dinasours #facts
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Phytosaur skeleton: Jurassic Age | Thar Desert & facts about it #thardesert #dinasours #facts

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