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"The fossil of a new species of Jurassic reptile, understood to be an ancient ancestor to lizards and snakes, has been discovered on the Isle of Skye. An international team of researchers, which included National Museums Scotland (NMS), uncovered a previously unknown species that lived around 167 million years ago. It was given the Gaelic name Breugnathair elgolensis, meaning false snake of Elgol referencing the area of southern Skye where it was discovered."
Researchers discovered a previously unknown Jurassic reptile species on the Isle of Skye that lived about 167 million years ago. The species received the Gaelic name Breugnathair elgolensis, meaning 'false snake of Elgol', referencing southern Skye. The fossil exhibits snake-like jaws and highly recurved teeth comparable to a python, while retaining lizard-like limbs and proportions. The specimen ranks among the oldest and most complete Jurassic lizards and now resides in the National Museums Scotland collection. Anatomical features suggest placement within parviraptorids, interpreted as early relatives or predecessors of modern lizards and snakes. An international research team conducted the excavation and analysis.
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