macrodon
Macrodon is a genus of extinct marine reptiles that lived during the Late Cretaceous period, approximately 99 to 66 million years ago. The genus is known for its large size and distinctive features, including a long, narrow snout and a large, flat head. Macrodon is believed to have been a marine predator, feeding on a variety of prey, including fish, squid, and other marine reptiles.
The genus is represented by a single species, Macrodon rudersi, which was discovered in the United Kingdom.
Macrodon is classified within the order Plesiosauria, which includes a diverse group of marine reptiles that
Despite its large size and distinctive features, Macrodon is relatively poorly known compared to other plesiosaurs.