Cryptoclidus facts for kids
Quick facts for kids CryptoclidusTemporal range: Middle Jurassic
166–164 mya |
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| skeleton cast of Cryptoclidus University of Tübingen |
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†Plesiosauroidea
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†Cryptoclididae
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†Cryptoclidus
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Cryptoclidus was a plesiosaur, an aquatic reptile up to 13 feet (4 m) long. It had curved, interlocking teeth, a wide skull, and large, flexible, paddle-like flippers. The fragile head and teeth could not deal with large prey. That suggests a diet of small, soft-bodied animals such as squid and small shoaling fish.
Cryptoclidus fossils have been found in England, France, Russia and possibly South America.
Cryptoclidus was named by Seeley in 1892. The type species is C. eurymerus.
Images for kids
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Skeleton of Cryptoclidus oxoniensis (AMNH 995)
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Life restoration of C. oxonensis
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Life reconstruction of C. eurymerus
See also
In Spanish: Cryptoclidus para niños
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