Stunning 240 million-year-old 'Chinese dragon' fossil unveiled by ...
2024年2月23日 · The 240 million-year-old animal — nicknamed the "Chinese dragon" — belongs to the species Dinocephalosaurus orientalis, a reptile that used its remarkably long neck to ambush unsuspecting...
Past Discoveries Shed Light on the 240-Million-Year-Old ‘Chinese Dragon …
2024年3月20日 · Scientists have unveiled a complete fossil of a bizarre, long-necked aquatic reptile that resembles a snake or dragon — and other specimens can illuminate how the ancient animal lived.
Scientists discover 240-million-year-old dinosaur that resembles a ...
2024年2月23日 · The 16-foot-long aquatic reptile, called Dinocephalosaurus orientalis, has 32 separate neck vertebrae – an extremely long neck, according to the National Museums of Scotland, which...
Fossil reveals 240 million-year-old 'Chinese dragon' : NPR
2024年2月23日 · It's a fitting discovery in the Year of the Dragon: A team of scientists has uncovered a complete fossil of an aquatic reptile that resembles a "Chinese dragon" because of its snake-like...
240 million-year-old 'Chinese dragon' fossil unveiled by scientists
2024年2月27日 · Scientists are now able to paint a picture of what a 240 million-year-old "strange marine reptile" looks like thanks to some newly found fossils. A team of international researchers was able to...
Scientists announce discovery of 'very strange' 240 million-year …
2024年2月23日 · "With 32 separate neck vertebrae Dinocephalosaurus orientalis had an extraordinarily long neck that draws comparison with that of Tanystropheus hydroides, another strange marine reptile from the Middle Triassic of both Europe and China," scientists said announcing the discovery.
Fossil reveals 240 million year-old 'dragon' - BBC
Scientists have revealed a new, remarkably complete fossil - a 16ft (5m)-long aquatic reptile from the Triassic period. The creature dates back 240 million years and has been dubbed a "dragon"...
240-million-year-old ‘Chinese Dragon’ fossil revealed by scientists
2024年2月26日 · An international team of scientists has released images of what they say is a 240-million-year-old aquatic reptile fossil that resembles the long, snake-like features of the mythical Chinese...
240-million-year-old 'Chinese dragon' fossil reveals 32 separate neck …
2024年2月23日 · With its impressively long neck with 32 separate neck vertebrae, Dinocephalosaurus orientalis resembles the mythological fire breathers and water beasts of ancient lore. The species is...
Paleontologists discover a 240-million-year-old 'Chinese dragon' - Phys.org
2024年2月23日 · Dinocephalosaurus orientalis had an unusually long neck and reminded the researchers of the snake-like representation of dragons in Chinese mythology.