Sea reptile, Ichthyosaur eye socket

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Date:2003

Description:Ichthyosaur eye socket and part of the lower jaw. The plates around the eye socket are reminiscent of those found in some modern species of bird.

Lower Jurassic: Wilmcote Limestone Member, Wilmcote.


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1820s
Frond, Otozamites obtusus
Frond, Otozamites obtusus

Plant frond, Otozamites obtusus. Lower Jurassic: Wilmcote Limestone, Wilmcote. Donated ...

1850s
Lobster, Eryon barrovenis
Lobster, Eryon barrovenis

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2000s
Sea reptile, Ichthyosaur skull - detail of teeth
Sea reptile, Ichthyosaur skull - detail of teeth

Ichthyosaurs were sea dwelling reptiles, similar in habit to the modern dolphins, ...

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Donor ref:G692 (36/10789)

Source: Warwickshire Museums - Geology Department

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