Fossilised animal - Keichousaurus hui - 42 cm - 20 cm

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Two Keichousaurus hui fossils from China, Triassic period, in natural condition, comprising two specimens with a combined height of 42 cm and a width of 20 cm.

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A Pair of Individuals – One Large and One Small

Large *Guizhouosaurus huiziensis*: 30 cm

Small *Guizhouosaurus huiziensis*: 15 cm

This is an exceptionally well-preserved fossil of *Guizhouosaurus huiziensis*, discovered in Late Middle Triassic marine strata in Guizhou, China (approximately 240 million years ago). This pair of shale fossils contains three individuals, which is extremely rare:

A larger individual is located in the middle, gracefully posed, with a complete skeleton including ribs, a slender neck, limbs, and a tail.

The other is likely a juvenile individual or a smaller individual belonging to the same group.

*Guizhouosaurus huiziensis* is one of the most representative marine reptiles of the Triassic period in China, known for its slender body, long neck, and adaptations to aquatic life. This specimen not only has well-preserved skeletons but also provides potential clues to understanding the social behavior and reproductive ecology of early marine reptiles.

A Pair of Individuals – One Large and One Small

Large *Guizhouosaurus huiziensis*: 30 cm

Small *Guizhouosaurus huiziensis*: 15 cm

This is an exceptionally well-preserved fossil of *Guizhouosaurus huiziensis*, discovered in Late Middle Triassic marine strata in Guizhou, China (approximately 240 million years ago). This pair of shale fossils contains three individuals, which is extremely rare:

A larger individual is located in the middle, gracefully posed, with a complete skeleton including ribs, a slender neck, limbs, and a tail.

The other is likely a juvenile individual or a smaller individual belonging to the same group.

*Guizhouosaurus huiziensis* is one of the most representative marine reptiles of the Triassic period in China, known for its slender body, long neck, and adaptations to aquatic life. This specimen not only has well-preserved skeletons but also provides potential clues to understanding the social behavior and reproductive ecology of early marine reptiles.

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Number of items
2
Scientific name
Keichousaurus hui
Country of Origin
China
Geological Period
Triassic (251.9 - 201.3 million years)
Condition
Natural
Height
42 cm
Width
20 cm
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