Date:2003
Description:Ichthyosaurs were sea dwelling reptiles, similar in habit to the modern dolphins, although they are unrelated. The fine grooves along the length of the teeth are believed to have aided the grip on prey. Their diet probably consisted partly of ammonites and fish. Lower Jurassic: Wilmcote Limestone Member, Wilmcote.
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Plant frond, Otozamites obtusus. Lower Jurassic: Wilmcote Limestone, Wilmcote. Donated ...
Lobster, Eryon barrovenis. Lower Jurassic: Wilmcote Limestone Member, Wilmcote. John ...
Ichthyosaur eye socket and part of the lower jaw. The plates around the eye socket ...
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Donor ref:G347 (36/10793)
Source: Warwickshire Museums - Geology Department
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