Ichthyosauridae
Ichthyosauridae is an extinct family of marine reptiles that lived during the Mesozoic Era, from the Early Triassic to the Late Cretaceous. These creatures were highly adapted to an aquatic lifestyle, evolving a streamlined body shape, large eyes, and paddle-like limbs reminiscent of modern dolphins and fish. Ichthyosaurs are believed to have been viviparous, meaning they gave birth to live young, a significant adaptation for marine life. Their diet likely consisted of fish and squid, with evidence from fossilized stomach contents supporting this.
The fossil record of Ichthyosauridae is extensive and found worldwide, indicating a wide distribution across ancient