Elasmosaurus - PowerPoint PPT Presentation


Elasmosaurus - The Long-Necked Marine Reptile of the Cretaceous

Elasmosaurus, a fascinating marine reptile from the Cretaceous period, had a super long neck, was as long and wide as a bus, and lived primarily in what is now the USA, with most individuals found in Kansas. Despite myths depicting it as a ship-sinking monster, Elasmosaurus primarily fed on shrimp a

0 views • 7 slides


Why did Elasmosaurus Have Such a Long Neck?

Elasmosaurus had a long neck to stretch and catch food easily. Its neck could measure up to 13 meters, half of its total length, which could be up to 26 meters. With a length of up to 40 feet, Elasmosaurus would use its long neck to attack Pteranodon while hunting for fish. Despite some speculations

0 views • 6 slides