Diapsida - Prehistoric-Wildlife

Helveticosaurus

In Depth For a long time Helveticosaurus was thought to be one of the placodonts,‭ ‬specialist marine reptiles that lived in the Triassic seas‭ ‬that fed upon shellfish.‭ ‬However further analysis has revealed that only the vertebra of Helveticosaurus are similar to the placodonts,‭ ‬which has led to Helveticosaurus being re-classed as a diapsid‭ (‬two … Read more

Coelurosauravus

In Depth The most noteworthy feature of Coelurosauravus are the dermal ossicles, creating thin strands of bone that extended from the flanks and supported a gliding wing. This may have provided a limited flight capability over short distances by jumping from a high point and steering itself by twisting towards a lower spot as it … Read more

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