Wrassoids
Wrassoids are a group of extinct marine reptiles that lived during the Late Triassic period, approximately 230 to 200 million years ago. They are characterized by their distinctive, paddle-like limbs and are believed to have been semi-aquatic or fully aquatic creatures. Wrassoids are named after the genus Wrassea, which was first described by the German paleontologist Friedrich von Huene in 1932.
The most well-known wrassoids are the members of the family Wrassidae, which includes genera such as Wrassea,
Wrassoids are believed to have been one of the earliest groups of marine reptiles, and their evolution
The fossil record of wrassoids is relatively limited, with most specimens being found in Europe and North