Ancient marine reptile was a silent swimmer

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Nature, Published online: 06 August 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-02464-3A fossilized flipper of a large ichthyosaur called Temnodontosaurus reveals flow-control features likely to minimize self-generated noise during swimming in low-light underwater habitats. Thus, this Jurassic megapredator probably relied on stealth while hunting under the cover of darkness using powerful night vision, like owls do today.

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