Discovery of Triassic Archosauromorph Tracks in Eastern Europe. 1. Swim Tracks of Early Archosaurs

Key Points

• Swim tracks of the archosaurs Characichnos isp. have been identified for the first time in this region, enhancing our understanding of their locomotion.
• The ichnofossils were found in the Lower Olenekian Substage of the Lower Triassic, providing important paleontological context.
• Assessment of these traces reveals details about the ecology and behavior of early archosauromorphs in a prehistoric habitat.
• These findings may indicate complex interactions between early archosaurs and their environment during the Triassic period.

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