New species of Jurassic-era 'sword dragon' marine reptile discovered ...
A new species of ancient "sword dragon" marine reptile has been discovered in fossils found in England, according to researchers.
Fossil found on UK coast is unique 'sword dragon' species - BBC
A near-complete skeleton found on Dorset's Jurassic coast has been identified as a new species of ichthyosaur, a type of prehistoric marine reptile that once ruled the oceans. The dolphin-sized ...
New species of Jurassic 'sword dragon' could help solve an evolutionary ...
A nearly complete fossil skeleton found on the U.K.'s Jurassic Coast represents a newly identified species of ancient marine reptile that lived alongside dinosaurs.
Jurassic 'Sword Dragon' prehistoric reptile discovered in the UK
Jurassic 'Sword Dragon' prehistoric reptile discovered in the UK Press release issued: 10 October 2025 A near-complete skeleton collected from the UK’s Jurassic Coast has been identified as a new species of ichthyosaur, a type of prehistoric marine reptile that ruled the ancient oceans.
Scientists Discover ‘Sword Dragon of Dorset’ — A 190-Million-Year-Old ...
Its name is Xiphodracon goldencapensis, meaning “Sword Dragon of Golden Cap.” This newly identified species of ichthyosaur — a dolphin-sized marine reptile that ruled the oceans long before the dinosaurs vanished — is not just another fossil.
Rare 'sword dragon' with bite marks on skull found on UK coast. Experts ...
A near-complete skeleton found in Dorset on the UK’s Jurassic Coast has been identified as a brand-new species of ichthyosaur. These prehistoric marine reptiles look a lot like dolphins and from the Early Triassic (250 million years ago) to the Late Cretaceous (90 million years) were some of the most formidable predators in the world’s oceans. The new species has been named Xiphodracon ...
New Jurassic Sea Reptile Species Found in the UK Fills Evolutionary ...
A rare ancient sword dragon sea reptile fossil found in the UK reveals key details about Early marine life and ichthyosaur evolution.
They identify the “sword dragon”, a new species of prehistoric marine ...
British researchers have identified a new species of prehistoric marine reptile from the family of ichthyosaurs, the “Dorset sword dragon”, announced on Friday the University of Manchester.
New species of Jurassic-era 'sword dragon' marine reptile discovered
The rare species of prehistoric predator was found in southern England. By Julia Jacobo October 10, 2025, 1:36 PM A new species of ancient "sword dragon" marine reptile has been discovered in a ...
New species of ‘sword dragon’ reptile named after fossil discovered in ...
A skeleton discovered on Dorset’s Jurassic coast has been identified as a new species of prehistoric marine reptile that once ruled the oceans. The dolphin-sized ichthyosaur, called Xiphodracon ...
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