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The class of animals that we refer to as “reptiles” or “reptilia” came into existence in the late Carboniferous period, around 320 million years ago. At present, there are around 12,000 living species of reptiles . However, there have been many more that have come and gone over the ages, the most famous of which are the dinosaurs which disappeared from Earth approximately 65 million years ago.was absolutely massive, likely exceeding 40 feet in length and weighing over a ton.
‘Vicious Spiral’ Alert Issued After Donald Trump Proposed A ‘Massive,’ Radical Plan To Pay Off $35 Trillion Of U.S. National DebtThe ancient mosasaur, a giant marine lizard, was a formidable predator that thrived during the late Cretaceous period, approximately 100 to 66 million years ago. These colossal reptiles, belonging to the reptile lineage Mosasauria, were characterized by their elongated, streamlined bodies, powerful tails and paddle-like limbs, which made them highly efficient swimmers.
Mosasaurs grew up to an impressive 50 feet in length, similar to a humpback whale although not weighing as much. Their large, conical teeth and strong jaws allowed them to prey on a variety of marine life, including fish, squid, molluscs and even other marine reptiles. As apex predators in their aquatic ecosystems, mosasaurs dominated the seas until their extinction at the end of the Cretaceous period, coinciding with the mass extinction event that wiped out the dinosaurs.
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