What is Ichthyosaurus?
Q: What is Ichthyosaurus?
A: Ichthyosaurus is an extinct marine reptile from the Lower Jurassic period.
Q: Who discovered the first complete skeleton of Ichthyosaurus?
A: The first complete skeleton of Ichthyosaurus was discovered by Mary Anning in the Dorset Jurassic Coast.
Q: Where were many more specimens of Ichthyosaurus found?
A: Many more specimens of Ichthyosaurus were found in Europe, especially from the limestone quarries in Holzmaden, southern Germany.
Q: When did Ichthyosaurus live?
A: Ichthyosaurus lived from about 199 to 189 million years ago (mya).
Q: What was the speed at which Ichthyosaurus could swim?
A: Ichthyosaurus could perhaps swim at speeds up to 25 mph (40 kph).
Q: Was Ichthyosaurus a land animal or a marine animal?
A: Ichthyosaurus was a marine reptile.
Q: What is the order to which Ichthyosaurus belongs?
A: Ichthyosaurus is the first member of the order Ichthyosauria to be discovered.
