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Paleontologists reconstructed details of scales, sensory organs, and possible banded markings of Montsecosuchus depereti using exceptionally preserved skin.
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Catalonia, Spain
Who
Paleontologists including Dr. Oscar Castillo-Visa and Dr. Albert Sellés from the Institut Català de Paleontologia Miquel Crusafont at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and Museu de La Conca Dellà
What
Paleontologists reconstructed details of scales, sensory organs, and possible banded markings of Montsecosuchus depereti using exceptionally preserved skin.
When
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:50:45 GMT · 11h 29m ago
Where
Catalonia, Spain ·
Why
The research aimed to understand the details of an extinct crocodylomorph's skin, sensory organs, and coloration, which are rarely preserved in fossils.
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The findings provide insight into the evolution of crocodylomorph skin, sensory organs, and respiratory adaptations, suggesting a more active ancient species and conservative evolutionary patterns.
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