The Ichthyosaur is the 20th Dinosaur obtained in the Mesozoic Valley Bubble Universe, which can generate Fossil. (Unlocked at Rank 33, branching off of Plesiosaur)
Description[]
"Ichthyosaurs were marine reptiles. Similar to modern dolphins, these creatures had large eyes, long snouts, and short necks. They breathed air and gave birth to live young."
Traits[]
The rare traits matching this generators type are: Carnivore , Aquatic , Triassic Age . Ichthyosaur is also affected by the epic traits: Herd Behavior , Hollow Bones , Feathers , Warm Climate .
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Live Birth | Like modern air breathing aquatic animals like dolphins, Ichthyosaurs gave birth to live young instead of laying eggs. The babies were born tail first so they didn't drown during delivery. | Rank 34 |
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Large Eyes | Ichthyosaurs had the largest eye sockets of all known vertebrates. Their large eyes helped them to see underwater, and were especially useful as they hunted their prey in the dark depths of the oceans. | Rank 35 |
Achievements[]
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She Sells Seashells | The first Ichtyosaur fossil was discovered in England in 1812. Their discoverer, Mary Anning, became a prominent fossil collector and paleontologist. Because she was a woman, many of her advancements went unacknowledged until after her death. | 75 Ichthyosaur |
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Keep an Ear Out | Ichthyosaurs had very complex ear bones. These may have enabled them to hear their prey and predators across long distances, making them more efficient hunters and helping them to avoid being attacked and eaten by larger marine reptiles. | 200 Ichthyosaur |
