Upsalis
Upsalis is a genus of extinct marine reptiles belonging to the order Plesiosauria. These long-necked creatures lived during the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 70 to 77 million years ago. The name Upsalis is derived from the Greek words "ups" meaning 'height' and "alis" meaning 'sea', referring to their likely aquatic habitat and perhaps their stature.
Fossil discoveries attributed to Upsalis have been primarily found in Europe, particularly in regions that were
The genus Upsalis is characterized by specific anatomical features in its skeletal structure, particularly in the