Taillus
Taillus is a genus of ancient, extinct marine reptiles belonging to the order Ichthyosauria, which thrived during the Late Triassic period. Fossil evidence of Taillus has primarily been discovered in Europe, with notable specimens originating from regions that were part of the Tethys Ocean basin. These creatures are characterized by their streamlined bodies, elongated snouts, and fin-like limbs, adaptations that facilitated efficient swimming in marine environments.
Morphologically, Taillus displayed typical ichthyosaur features, including a fusiform (spindle-shaped) body that reduced water resistance, and
The exact phylogenetic placement of Taillus within Ichthyosauria remains a topic of scientific discussion, but it
Research on Taillus continues to shed light on the transition of marine reptiles from their ancestral terrestrial