The previously unknown lizard-like creature lived more than 200 million years ago during the Late Triassic period.
A remarkable reptile-like creature with an unusual jaw that lived more than 200 million years ago has been described as a new species.Evidence of the species, Threordatoth chasmatos, was unearthed from a former quarry in Cromhall, South West England—a site renowned for its abundant fossil remains dated to the Triassic period . Over the past few decades, the site has yielded fossils of gliding reptiles, dinosaur relatives and even one of the earliest known lizards.
These teeth have three points, a feature not seen in any of its relatives.Previous research has indicated that as procolophonids evolved over the course of the Triassic, they experienced a reduction in the number of teeth—a possible sign that they were adapting to more specialized lifestyles. Procolophonid teeth are relatively complex, potentially allowing the animals to process a range of foods, including plants and insects.
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