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This 245-million-year-old fossil still has its stomach and intestines

This 245-million-year-old fossil still has its stomach and intestines

This 245-million-year-old fossil still has its stomach and intestines

A 245-million-year-old marine reptile fossil preserves an astonishing amount of detail, including its stomach, liver, and intestines. The discovery reveals that Austronaga minuta was highly adapted for swimming even though its digestive system remained surprisingly simple.

www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/09/260927225036.htm

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