Excalibosaurus [SEP] named after
Excalibosaurus
Excalibosaurus (meaning "Excalibur's lizard") is a monotypic genus of marine prehistoric reptiles (ichthyosaurs) that lived during the Sinemurian stage (approximately 196.5 ± 2 Ma to 189.6 ± 1.5 Ma (million years ago)) of the Early Jurassic period in what is now England. It is characterized by the extreme elongation of the rostrum, with the lower jaw about three fourth of the length of the upper jaw, giving the animal a swordfish-like look. The only known species is "Excalibosaurus costini"
of that time (e.g. "Eurhinosaurus", "Excalibosaurus", etc.). The extend of the overbite is minor than that of "Eurhinosaurus". Differences can be found in "Wahlisaurus"` shoulder girdle. In fact both the coracoid and the contact between the coracoid and the scapula possess a foramen."
Etymology.
LEICT G454.1951.5 was named in honour of William Wahl and Professor Judy Massare, both specialist in mesozoic marine reptiles."