Dec 21, 2015
Marasuchus lilloensis
Argentina, Ladinian Age of the Middle Triassic (Chañares Formation)
A small dinosauromorph archosaur (only about 40 cm long), Marasuchus lived in the shadows of larger animals and frequent volcanic activity. Relatives of Marasuchus, the dinosaurs themselves, would go on to dominate terrestrial ecosystems for millions of years.
Read more about Marasuchus, dinosauromorphs, and the Chañares Formation at Earth Archives.
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