Ancient Sea Reptiles

Name: Ancient Sea Reptiles
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ISBN: 9780565095765

Plesiosaurs, ichthyosaurs, mosasaurs and more

Darren Naish

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The Natural History Museum
03 April 2025

Mathematics & Sciences; Dinosaurs & the prehistoric world

In the Mesozoic Era, while dinosaurs roamed on land, giant carnivorous reptiles ruled the seas. These enormous underwater creatures have enthralled the public imagination since Mary Anning discovered spectacular reptile skeletons on Dorset’s ‘Jurassic Coast’ in the early 1800s.

Join palaeontologist Darren Naish on a tour of these incredible animals, ranging from shark-shaped ichthyosaurs and long-necked plesiosaurs to gigantic, predatory mosasaurs. Occupying roles similar to those of modern sharks, seals and whales, they filled the ancient oceans for a period of 180 million years. Naish charts the evolutionary rise of the ancient sea reptiles and their domination of the Mesozoic Seas. He reveals how these reptiles moved in water, the anatomical advantages of their soft tissue, skin and blubber, how their jaws were specialized for aquatic prey, and the sensory organs that enabled them to see, smell or hear underwater. Later chapters focus on each of the major lineages: the shark-shaped ichthyosaurs, the long-necked plesiosaurs; the crocodilelike thalattosuchians, the fast-swimming mosasaurs, and the first sea turtles.

The book is richly illustrated with photographs of striking specimens and artistic reconstructions which bring these giants of the sea to life.

By: Darren Naish
Imprint: The Natural History Museum
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 253mm, Width: 192mm,
Weight: 500g
ISBN: 9780565095765
ISBN 10: 0565095765
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 03 April 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Darren Naish is a palaeozoological researcher and author affiliated with the University of Southampton and the BBC Natural History Unit. He is the co-author of Dinosaurs: How they lived and evolved and regularly blogs and podcasts at www.tetzoo.com.