Fossilized Vomit Reveals a Surprising Secret About Plesiosaur Behavior
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“Paleontologists have discovered over 20 masses of fossilized vomit in the North Sea containing shells and hard remains. These unusual findings may provide new insights into the feeding habits of ancient plesiosaurs.”
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