
Mesozoic Sea Life

by Science Photo Library
Title
Mesozoic Sea Life
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Science Photo Library
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
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Mesozoic sea life. Artwork representing life in the Lias Sea in the Mesozoic era (245-65 million years ago). The Lias Sea existed off what is now north-western Europe. An ichthyosaur is seen attacking a long-necked plesiosaur at centre right. Above them, in the air, are pterosaurs. A crocodile-like animal is standing on the land at upper left, while ammonites are swimming at upper right. This image was taken from Ancient Dorsetshire", a watercolour by H. T. de la Beche from around 1831."
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September 16th, 2018
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