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‘Nightmarish’ sea lizard ruled the oceans during time of the dinosaurs

Scientists have discovered remains of a “nightmarish” new sea lizard species with dagger-like teeth that dominated the oceans 66 million years ago.

Khinjaria acuta would have lived alongside dinosaurs, co-existing with behemoths such as Tyrannosaurus and Triceratops.

Around eight metres long – about the same length as an orca – Khinjaria had powerful jaws and long,

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