Basilosaurus cetoides Scale:1:35 Longitud hocico-cola 117 mm

Longitud hocico-cola 117 mm

Height 46mm

from leaves to ferns and cycads

its anatomy has been crucial for reconstructing the group's phylogeny and exploring the adaptive functions of cranial domes

Basilosaurus cetoides Scale:1:35 Longitud hocico-cola 117 mmBasilosaurus cetoides was an ancient cetacean that lived approximately 40 to 34 million years ago, during the late Eocene. Despite its name, which means "king lizard", this animal was actually a marine mammal and not a reptile, although its elongated skeleton initially led to confusion about its classification. This cetacean reached impressive sizes, with a length that could range between 17 and 19 meters, making it one of the largest predators of its