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245-million-year-old reptile fossil preserves stomach and intestines

ScienceDaily · 2026-09-29
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A nearly complete Austronaga minuta fossil from China preserves its stomach, liver and intestines, making it the oldest known reptile specimen with a largely complete digestive system. The 60-centimeter marine reptile was highly adapted for swimming despite its simple digestive anatomy.

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Source: ScienceDaily · via ahirlevel.hu