Discovered in the renowned limestones of the Solnhofen area in southern Germany, scientists yield new insights into the turtle's ancient environment.
These features are similar to those found in other ancient turtle groups called chelonioids and protostegids.lived entirely in the ocean because it was found in many shallow marine areas. However, the new research suggests otherwise.
The well-preserved fossil indicates that this turtle didn't have stiff flippers like deep-sea turtles. Instead, it likely lived closer to the shore in the marine environment.. As researchers continue to study these extraordinary fossils, more revelations about the ancient world and the creatures that once roamed the Earth are likely to come to light.Study abstract:
The limestones of the Solnhofen area in southern Germany are one of the most important fossil Lagersta¨ tten from the entire Mesozoic era, especially famous for the exquisitely pre- served vertebrates. The turtles from the Solnhofen Limestone have been always of special interest because they include some of the best-preserved specimens from the Mesozoic.
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