Temnodontosaurus
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| Temnodontosaurus Fossil range: Early Jurassic |
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 Temnodontosaurus platyodon
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Temnodontosaurus was an ichthyosaur from the Early Jurassic some 196 and 190 milion years ago, found in Europe (England & Germany) which grew to about 9 meters (30 ft) in length. Sometimes known as Leptopterygius, this huge ichthyosaur cruised the shallow seas, hunting large squid and ammonites. Temnodontosaurus eyes were approximately 20 cm (8 in) in diameter making them the largest of any known vertebrate[citation needed]. They were powerful swimmers with great stamina and could descend into the deepest areas in the Jurassic sea to catch their prey.
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 Temnodontosaurus platyodon. |
 Temnodontosaurus with a human to scale. |
 Skulls of Temnodontosaurus burgundiae |
 Temnodontosaurus platyodon on display at the Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto. Background knocked out from image. |
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