Mesosaurus (meaning "middle lizard") is an extinct genus of reptile from the Early Permian of southern Africa and South America. Along with it, the genera Brazilosaurus and Stereosternum, it is a member …

Mesosaurus, (genus Mesosaurus), early aquatic relative of reptiles, found as fossils from the Early Permian Period (299 million to 271 million years ago) in South Africa and South America. …

May 11, 2025 · Mesosaurus was a prehistoric reptile that lived in water and looked like a small crocodile. Fossils of Mesosaurus found in South America and Africa support the theory of continental drift. …

Aug 27, 2025 · Mesosaurus was an extinct reptile that lived millions of years ago, offering insights into Earth’s prehistoric life and geological history. This article explores what its name means, describes …

Dec 10, 2023 · Mesosaurus, an early Permian reptile, holds a special place in the history of evolution. This ancient creature, which inhabited the swamps of Africa and South America approximately 300 …

Dec 25, 2024 · In this paper, we describe remains of Mesosaurus tenuidens that reveal, for the first time, the large body size that the most mature individuals of this taxon could have reached.

Dec 31, 2023 · Discover fascinating facts about Mesosaurus, an ancient reptile that lived during the Permian period. Learn about its unique anatomy, habitat, and evolutionary significance.

Mesosaurus was a genus of reptile that lived during the early Permian period about 320 and 280 million years ago. It was one of the first reptiles to return to living in aquatic environments. Outwardly, …

Mesosaurusis a small, early reptile genus from the early Permian of both southern Africa (Namibia, South Africa) and South America (southeast Brazil and Uruguay). The animal was very streamlined, …

Mesosaurus is an extinct genus of freshwater reptile that lived during the early Permian period, roughly 300 million years ago.