103 reactions · 7 comments | This is an amazing partial ichthyosaurus...

Here is a partial jaw from an ichthyosaurus that was found on the beach of Charmouth England. Ichthyosaurs thrived during much of the Mesozoic era; based on fossil evidence, they first appeared around 250 million years ago (Ma) and at least one species survived until about 90 million years ago,into the Late Cretaceous. Many complete skeletons were first discovered and found by Mary anning on the same beaches this specimen was found. This item is available for sale. #charmouth #ichthyosaurs #icht

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