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Fossil ribs reveal new secrets about ichthyosaur swimming technique
TechIchthyosaur dominance
Ichthyosaurs ruled the oceans for 150 million years during the Mesozoic Era.
Their fish-shaped bodies were built for high speeds, where being as light as possible is normally an advantage.
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- Their bodies were adapted for high-speed swimming
- Lightness is typically advantageous for high-speed aquatic animals
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- Further research on ichthyosaur swimming techniques
Why It Matters
Understanding ichthyosaur biology and evolution
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