Jousitrios

Jousitrios is a genus of extinct marine reptiles belonging to the order Plesiosauria. These marine reptiles lived during the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 70 to 75 million years ago. Fossils of Jousitrios have been found in what is now North America, primarily in the Western Interior Seaway. The genus is distinguished by several key anatomical features, including the shape and arrangement of its vertebrae and skull morphology. Jousitrios were likely piscivores, preying on fish and other small marine life, using their long necks and sharp teeth to capture their food.

The classification of Jousitrios has been a subject of scientific study. It is generally considered to be a member of the Elasmosauridae family, a group of long-necked plesiosaurs that were abundant in the Late Cretaceous oceans. The discovery and analysis of Jousitrios fossils have contributed to our understanding of plesiosaur diversity and evolution during this period. Research into Jousitrios continues to shed light on the complex ecosystems of the ancient seas and the evolutionary adaptations of these marine predators.