In Depth
Although a relatively little known genus of pareiasaur, Parasaurus was actually the first pareiasaur genus to be named. Parasaurus lived in Germany in during the late Permian, and like with other pareiasaurs, was a plant eater that fed upon low growing vegetation.
Further Reading
- A re-evaluation of Parasaurus geinitzi, the first named pareiasaur (amniote, Parareptilia): - Canadian Journal of Earth Sciences, v. 45, p. 111-1121. - 2008.
