Bicharracosaurus dionidei, a newly discovered sauropod from Argentina, shows a mix of brachiosaurid and diplodocid…
Browsing: Jurassic Period
The Jurassic Period, lasting from approximately 201 to 145 million years ago, is the middle period of the Mesozoic Era, following the Triassic and preceding the Cretaceous. It is known as the “Age of Dinosaurs” due to the dominance and diversification of dinosaurs during this time. The period saw the breakup of the supercontinent Pangaea into smaller landmasses, creating new environments that fostered evolutionary changes. Along with the flourishing of large dinosaurs like the Brachiosaurus and Allosaurus, the Jurassic also witnessed the rise of early birds and the first true mammals. The warm, humid climate supported lush vegetation, including ferns, cycads, and conifers, creating vast forests that sustained diverse ecosystems. The Jurassic is a critical era for understanding the development of modern fauna and flora.
A rare looping dinosaur trackway in Colorado reveals new clues about sauropod movement and hints…
A uniquely preserved ichthyosaur from the Pliensbachian period helps resolve when a major evolutionary shift…
Jurassic dinosaurs ate different plant parts, allowing them to share habitats. Tooth chemistry proves their…
New dinosaur Enigmacursor clarifies taxonomy and highlights overlooked species in the Morrison Formation. A small…
Jurassic-era blue-stain fungi fossils found in China push their origin back 80 million years. These…
The Jurassic fossil Juracanthocephalus reveals a key evolutionary link between rotifers and parasitic acanthocephalans, resolving…
Scientists at Lund University analyzed soft tissue from a 183-million-year-old plesiosaur fossil, discovering both smooth…
The newly discovered theropod, Alpkarakush kyrgyzicus, bridges a major knowledge gap in Jurassic theropod biogeography…
Fossil study reveals early mammals had slower growth and longer lifespans, providing insights into their…
The evolutionary history of sharks and rays has been illuminated by a recently constructed phylogenetic…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kM2QxJGPi6I At dusk, A. musicus sings in a Jurassic forest of Northwest China. Credit: Audio…