A 201-million-year-old phytosaur fossil resembling a crocodile has been discovered in Jaisalmer, marking India’s first-ever find of a Jurassic-era tree lizard crocodile. VC: ANI #Jaisalmer #Phytosaur #FossilDiscovery #JurassicEra #IndiaScience #Paleontology | MiD DAY

India's 1st phytosaur fossil unearthed from Jaisalmer Village This 20-crore-year-old fossil, resembling a crocodile, marks a significant milestone in understanding India's prehistoric life. During pond excavation in Jaisalmer’s Megha village, locals found fossil-like remains, including a large bone-shaped structure and petrified wood. Officials inspected the site and have written to the Geological Survey of India to verify if the remains are prehistoric. Phytosaurs, often considered primitive cr