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Of particular note are the rows of finely preserveed teeth within the reptilian skull in profile. The Claudiosaurus is classified as a diapsid rather than a dinosaur, as evidenced by the distinctive shaping of the skull. In life the specimen's splayed feet would have been webbed, allowing for better traversal through its swampy environment.
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In excellent condition. With nicks and marks to the edges and reverse of the slab, consistent with removal of the fossil specimen and limestone matrix.
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