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Old May 13th, 2018 #118
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Jurassic Fossil Tail Could Be Missing Link In Crocodile Family Tree


Paleontologists have discovered a Jurassic fossil tail, which could be the missing link in the family tree of crocodiles.

Intermediary Species

During the Jurassic period between 200 to 145 million years ago, ancient crocodiles had two basic forms. One group had dino-like armor and used limbs for walking on land. The other group was more dolphin-like, having tail fins and flippers and no armors.

http://www.techtimes.com/articles/22...amily-tree.htm