Metoposaurus |
Meet Metoposaurus, an amphibian that measured up to 10ft long and lived during the Triassic over 220 million years ago. Though unrelated, it did share some physical similarities to modern alligators and crocodiles- a long, broad snout, sharp teeth, and a long tail that helped to propel them through water.
Metoposaurus was an aquatic hunter, as evidence by the tail and by the fact that their limbs were relatively weak. Scientists think they may have even used their arms like flippers! Even so, I wouldn't want to mess with a 1,000lb tetrapod!
Status : Extinct for 220 million years
Location : Europe and North America
Size : Length up to 10ft (3m)
Size : Length up to 10ft (3m)
Classification : Phylum : Chordata -- Class : Amphibia -- Order : Temnospondyli
Family : Metoposauridae -- Genus : Metoposaurus
Family : Metoposauridae -- Genus : Metoposaurus
No comments:
Post a Comment