Teleosauroidea
Teleosauroidea is a group of marine reptiles that lived during the Late Triassic and Early Jurassic periods, approximately 237 to 175 million years ago. They are characterized by their elongated, streamlined bodies, which were adapted for a semi-aquatic lifestyle. Teleosauroidea includes two main families: Teleosauridae and Nothosauroidea.
Teleosauridae is the most diverse and well-known group within Teleosauroidea. They are distinguished by their long,
Nothosauroidea, on the other hand, are less diverse and have a more robust build compared to Teleosauridae.
Teleosauroidea went extinct at the end of the Early Jurassic, likely due to competition from other marine