Etymology
The name "plesiosaurus" comes from the Greek words:
Meaning and Origin
Plesiosaurus means "near lizard," referring to the plesiosaur's resemblance to modern-day lizards, particularly in its long, snake-like neck. The name was coined by English paleontologist Henry De la Beche in 1821, based on the first plesiosaur fossils that had been discovered at that time.
Taxonomy
Plesiosaurus is a genus of extinct marine reptiles that lived during the Mesozoic Era. They belong to the order Plesiosauria, which includes other long-necked marine reptiles such as elasmosaurs and pliosaurs. Plesiosaurs were characterized by their distinctive body shape, with a long, slender neck, a relatively small head, and a flattened, paddle-shaped body. They were skilled swimmers and were likely top predators in their marine environment.
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