Fossil Keichousaurus Marine Reptile Skeleton

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Triassic Period, circa 250 million years B.P. Comprising a complete Keichousaurus hui skeleton on a rectangular matrix. 197 grams, 11.7 cm (4 5/8 in.). From a Cambridgeshire, UK, collection. Keichousaurus was a late Triassic marine reptile, a member of the Pleurosaur family, which went extinct 250 million years ago during the Triassic-Jurassic extinction event. They were specialised fish eaters, and were highly unusual amongst marine reptiles in that they gave birth to live young rather than laying eggs. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.

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