Atelmyteridae
Atelmyteridae is a family of extinct marine reptiles belonging to the order Plesiosauria. Fossils attributed to this family have been found in the Late Cretaceous period, primarily in Europe. The name Atelmyteridae, meaning "untrimmed swimmer," reflects their presumed adaptations for aquatic life.
These plesiosaurs are characterized by certain anatomical features, including a relatively short neck compared to some
The known fossil record of Atelmyteridae is limited, with only a few species described. This scarcity of