New marine reptile from the Triassic of Nevada fills ichthyosaur evolutionary gap

Paleontologists have described a new species of ichthyosaur from the Middle Triassic of Nevada that fills a gap in the early evolution of these marine reptiles. The specimen, approximately 4 meters long, shows a mix of primitive and advanced features that helps explain how ichthyosaurs transitioned Read the full article in Paleontology News.