Eoplesiosaurus: an early plesiosaur, of course
Very little to say about this recent addition
to the large reptile tree (LRT, 2338 taxa). It has no special traits because it is transitional from one grade to another. Benson, Evans and Druckenmiller 2012 described this specimen. Meet Eoplesiosaurus (Fig 1).
Figure 1. Eoplesiosaurus in situ, as originally diagrammed and with DGS colors added here.
” data-medium-file=”https://pterosaurheresies.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/eoplesiosaurus_antiquior588.gif?w=87″ data-large-file=”https://pterosaurheresies.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/eoplesiosaurus_antiquior588.gif?w=298″ class=”size-full wp-image-92524″ src=”https://pterosaurheresies.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/eoplesiosaurus_antiquior588.gif” alt=”Eoplesiosaurus antiquior (Benson, Evans and Druckmiller 2012, Earliest Jurassic, TTNCM 8348; 199mya) is known from a complete articulated skeleton lacking a skull. It is one of the earliest plesiosauroids. In the LRT Eoplesiosaurus is a sister to Plesiosaurus (above) nesting at the base of the rest of the elasmosaurids. The few differences that can be scored in the LRT from Plesiosaurus are found in the metapodials and digits of the flippers. ” width=”584″ height=”2004″ srcset=”https://pterosaurheresies.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/eoplesiosaurus_antiquior588.gif?w=584&h=2004 584w, https://pterosaurheresies.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/eoplesiosaurus_antiquior588.gif?w=44&h=150 44w, https://pterosaurheresies.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/eoplesiosaurus_antiquior588.gif?w=87&h=300 87w, https://pterosaurheresies.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/eoplesiosaurus_antiquior588.gif 588w” sizes=”(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px” />
Figure 1. Eoplesiosaurus in situ, as originally diagrammed and with DGS colors added here.
Eoplesiosaurus antiquior
(Benson, Evans and Druckmiller 2012, Earliest Jurassic, TTNCM 8348; 199mya) is known from a complete articulated skeleton lacking a skull. It is one of the earliest plesiosauroids. In the LRT Eoplesiosaurus is a sister to Plesiosaurus nesting at the base of the rest of the elasmosaurids. The few differences that can be scored in the LRT from Plesiosaurus are found in the metapodials and digits of the flippers.
References
Benson RBJ, Evans M and Druckenmiller PS 2012. High Diversity, Low Disparity and Small Body Size in Plesiosaurs (Reptilia, Sauropterygia) from the Triassic–Jurassic Boundary. PLOS ONE. 7 (3): e31838.
wiki/Plesiosaurus
wiki/Eoplesiosaurus
The following news item
spurred this research and this taxon addition.
Jurassic Sea Monster Resurfaces: Rare Fossil Unveils Secrets of Plesiosaur Evolution
Source: https://pterosaurheresies.wordpress.com/2025/04/20/eoplesiosaurus-an-early-plesiosaur-of-course/
Anyone can join.
Anyone can contribute.
Anyone can become informed about their world.
"United We Stand" Click Here To Create Your Personal Citizen Journalist Account Today, Be Sure To Invite Your Friends.
Before It’s News® is a community of individuals who report on what’s going on around them, from all around the world. Anyone can join. Anyone can contribute. Anyone can become informed about their world. "United We Stand" Click Here To Create Your Personal Citizen Journalist Account Today, Be Sure To Invite Your Friends.
LION'S MANE PRODUCT
Try Our Lion’s Mane WHOLE MIND Nootropic Blend 60 Capsules
Mushrooms are having a moment. One fabulous fungus in particular, lion’s mane, may help improve memory, depression and anxiety symptoms. They are also an excellent source of nutrients that show promise as a therapy for dementia, and other neurodegenerative diseases. If you’re living with anxiety or depression, you may be curious about all the therapy options out there — including the natural ones.Our Lion’s Mane WHOLE MIND Nootropic Blend has been formulated to utilize the potency of Lion’s mane but also include the benefits of four other Highly Beneficial Mushrooms. Synergistically, they work together to Build your health through improving cognitive function and immunity regardless of your age. Our Nootropic not only improves your Cognitive Function and Activates your Immune System, but it benefits growth of Essential Gut Flora, further enhancing your Vitality.
Our Formula includes: Lion’s Mane Mushrooms which Increase Brain Power through nerve growth, lessen anxiety, reduce depression, and improve concentration. Its an excellent adaptogen, promotes sleep and improves immunity. Shiitake Mushrooms which Fight cancer cells and infectious disease, boost the immune system, promotes brain function, and serves as a source of B vitamins. Maitake Mushrooms which regulate blood sugar levels of diabetics, reduce hypertension and boosts the immune system. Reishi Mushrooms which Fight inflammation, liver disease, fatigue, tumor growth and cancer. They Improve skin disorders and soothes digestive problems, stomach ulcers and leaky gut syndrome. Chaga Mushrooms which have anti-aging effects, boost immune function, improve stamina and athletic performance, even act as a natural aphrodisiac, fighting diabetes and improving liver function. Try Our Lion’s Mane WHOLE MIND Nootropic Blend 60 Capsules Today. Be 100% Satisfied or Receive a Full Money Back Guarantee. Order Yours Today by Following This Link.
| Online: | |
| Visits: | 1,689,850,606 |
| Stories: | 8,397,655 |
Whistler Blowers, Insiders
