Scientists have discovered a rare fossil assemblage that shows a pterosaur being eaten by an ichthyosaur, which in turn was eaten by a pliosaur, according to Good News Network. This extraordinary find presents a unique moment in the Cretaceous era marine food chain. The discovery is the result of 7 years of study on the jumble of bones found in the fossil.
The fossil is described as a '3-way chompfest' by scientists, who have been studying the remains for nearly a decade. The details of the discovery and its significance are limited, but it is clear that this is an unusual and important find. According to Good News Network, the fossil shows the remains of a flying reptile, an ichthyosaur, and a pliosaur all together in one fossil.
This discovery provides a unique glimpse into the marine food chain of the Cretaceous era, and is a significant find for scientists studying this period. The background and significance of the discovery are still being studied and understood by scientists.