jan 1, 1863 - The Ichthyosaur and the Plesiosaur (Lias Period)
Description:
From the very beginning, artists and scientists portrayed ichthyosaurs and plesiosaurs as dire enemies. Warring above the waves, the two reptiles became the single most prevalent motif in 19th-century paleoart, in part because they provided ideal allegorical vessels for the naval conflicts of the age.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1863
Now
~ 163 years ago