Reposted by Dr. Amelia R. Zietlow 🦎
A hypothetical earliest Tylosaurine, just after the split with Plioplatecarpines. No fossils of such basal Tylosaurs are known, but based on other early #Mosasaurs it’d be leggy and noodly. Inspired by @tyrantlzrdqueen.bsky.social’s research/discussion on the Skeleton Crew. #sciart #paleoart #lizard