Richmond polycotylid

Lived between XXX million and XXX million years ago

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Polycotylids are plesiosaurs with shorter necks (unlike elasmosaurs, which had long necks)

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This fossil skeleton found near Richmond hasn’t been named yet, but it is the most complete fossil skeleton of a marine reptile in Australia

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Moved through water using 4 finned paddles

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Had sharp interlocking teeth for snatching fish, squid and turtles

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Had a long snout with large eyes and muscular jaws

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Vertebrae preserved with osteoarthritis

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