A 45 feet long Mosasaurus next to an average male
A 45 feet long Mosasaurus next to an average male human for size reference. Once fossil impressions found a dorsal fin on the tail of certain species of Mosasaur it is believed all species shared this trait. It is believed that it kept its front body stiff and straight while paddling the tail back and forth. The flippers would be used for steering and balance
Picture No
14166816
Media ID
48660179
Size
7500px x 3375px
(2.6MB)
Credit
©Arthur Dorety/Stocktrek Images/Mary Evans
Source
Arthur Dorety - Stocktrek Images
Date
2023
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