Ancient times were a long time ago, but there were many giant creatures at that time, especially many giant beasts hidden in the ocean. So, do you know what the largest sea creatures were in ancient times? Let's talk about it below. Let me reveal to you the secrets of ancient sea behemoths!
Largest sea creature of ancient times: MosasaurusMosasaurus was the largest sea creature of ancient times, this apex predator of the era Mesozoic. reached a maximum length of 17 meters, weighing approximately 17 to 24 tons. From the data, we can imagine the size of Mosasaurus. It was indeed an ancient monster. Mosasaurus is an ancient marine reptile that lived 98 to 66 million years ago. It died out with the dinosaurs and has a relatively short history. However, back when Mosasaurus existed, there were almost no creatures in the ocean. with the mosasaurss, they were having a very cool time in the olden days.
Morphological characteristics of the mosasaurThe main area of activity of the mosasaur is located near the shallow sea. Even the smallest mosasaurs are around 3.5 meters long. Their bodies are slender and their necks are relatively short. body and moves much like a snake, with fin-like limbs that help it move through the water. Mosasaurus' teeth look like awls and are very sharp, which can help them find food in the water. Almost no creature can escape from the Mosasaurus, so the Mosasaurus is also one of the ten fierce beasts of ancient times. Mosasaur fossils have been found almost exclusively in North America and Europe, and there are almost no records of mosasaurs found in Asia. Only the largest sea in the world can accommodate this giant beast.
The evolution of MosasaurusWe reportthat the ancestor of Mosasaurus was a very small lizard that did not live in the ocean, but on land. 95 million years ago, the lizard ancestor of the mosasaur was threatened by terrestrial dinosaurs. So he chose to survive in the safety of the ocean. After about three million years, the little lizard became the Dallas lizard, and then six million years. After , this small lizard, 1 meter long, became a 17 meter long mosasaur. This is the process of mosasaur evolution. While this may not be entirely accurate, it's a relatively reliable guess at the moment.