Plesiosaurus
Zarafasaura is a genus of plesiosaur, a type of marine reptile that lived during the Late Cretaceous period. Fossils of Zarafasaura have been discovered in Morocco, primarily in the region known as the phosphates of the Ouled Abdoun Basin, which is renowned for its rich fossil deposits from the Cretaceous period. Plesiosaurus Fossils
Key Facts about Zarafasaura:
Time Period: Late Cretaceous, specifically the Maastrichtian stage, which dates to about 72 to 66 million years ago.
Location: Primarily found in Morocco, North Africa.
Significance: The discovery of Zarafasaura adds to the understanding of the diversity and distribution of plesiosaurs in the Late Cretaceous. It provides valuable insights into the marine ecosystems that existed in what is now North Africa during this period.
