< Return to previous page                                             the applications   Elasmosaurus - ( Plate Reptile) Plesiosaurs normally had fairly long necks, but Elasmosaurus takes the record by having a neck with 75 vertebrae. They lived in the Cretaceous Period which started from 144 million years ago and lasted for 80 million years. Plesiosaurs were very agile in the water and could hunt fast-moving fish with the aid of their very long necks. Elasmosaurus had four very long paddle-like flippers so aiding in the fluent flight like movement through the water.   Habitat Information You can swim freely around this under water environment and also reach the surface to see pterosaurs flying overhead. The Elasmosaurs swim through a central area on random paths and at any point you can see up to seven of them. Also you can see ammonites, Jellyfish, various corals and some early examples of seaweed or kelp. Using your keyboard and mouse you can find out information about the creatures and plant life experienced in this environment.

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