2023-12-04 11:12:16
Plaphathachan talks regarding animals that are still alive. Next, we would like to introduce you to an ancient carnivorous fish fossil from 115 million years ago or the Cretaceous period. This type of fish is called “Khoratamia phatharajani” or the short name “ Phattharachan fish, this carnivorous fish It was discovered by a team of researchers from 2 universities, led by Dr. Uthumporn Deesri, a lecturer in the Department of Biology. Faculty of Science Mahasarakham University Collaborating with the Petrified Wood Research Institute Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University This type of fish fossil was discovered in 2018 at Ban Krok Duean Ha, Suranaree Subdistrict, Mueang District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, in the Khok Kruat rock formation. But it takes time to verify. and officially announced that This is a new species of fish in the world. The outstanding feature is It has hard, rhombus-shaped scales with a length of 16 – 20 cm. The head area is 4.5 cm long. The teeth are cylindrical with pointed ends. which is a distinctive feature that says This is a carnivorous fish. It must be said that the fish lived in the Cretaceous period. It must be called a real action fish. Because other animals that were contemporaries were only giants. Mini Cursor Phu Noi Ensis, a miniature dinosaur. with agility and finesse in escaping from the brutal carnivorous dinosaurs. “Phu Noi Ensis” is the 13th dinosaur species discovered in Thailand. The tiny dinosaur was discovered by Dr. Sita Manitkul of the Paleontology Research and Education Center. Mahasarakham University Phu Noi Ensis is a herbivore that lived in the late Jurassic period (regarding 150 million years ago). The location of Phu Noi Ensis was discovered. Phu Noi fossil site, Din Chi Subdistrict, Kham Muang District, Kalasin Province. In the said area, Dr. Sita Manitkul and a team of researchers said that There are more than 5,000 fossils. The distinctive feature is a pink head and a bird-like beak. The fossils discovered by Dr. Sita were found to be dinosaurs with bird-like hips, that is, with bones in the body, legs, and tail, approximately 60 centimeters in length. The remains found are believed to be “Phu Noi Ensis” is small, but it is expected that When fully grown This type of dinosaur will be approximately 2 meters tall. Mun River Alligator. The last one has arrived. Even from just the bones, it’s enough to tell that this is a true bastard. Alligator Munensis was discovered in Tambon Mai, Non Sung District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. Lived in the Cambrian period. Back in 2005, the Department of Mineral Resources was notified by villagers that they discovered the skull of an animal that might not be identified. Then the Department of Mineral Resources Therefore, an inspection was made to check the details. With cooperation from Researchers from the University of Tübingen Germany, led by Dr.Gustavo Darlim and Chulalongkorn University Researching the fossilized, nearly intact skull of an alligator. Until finally in 2023, the discovery was published in the academic journal Scientific Reports. The total time from discovery to publication was 18 years. The Mun River Alligator has a distinctive feature: Asst. Prof. Dr. Kantaphon Suraprasit Lecturer in the Department of Geology Faculty of Science Chulalongkorn University said that it has characteristics that are different from other species of alligators, with a wider and shorter beak. has a higher skull (similar to today’s Chinese alligators) The position of the nostrils is away from the tip of the beak. It was also found that There is a reduction in the number of tooth sockets. and has larger tooth sockets Which one do you like? In total, Thailand has officially discovered 5 new species, although some have been around for many years. Source: BBC Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation MGR Interesting content
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