Historic Discovery: Ancient Venomous Reptile Species Discovered in Arizona

The venomous reptile Microzemiotes sonselaensis was discovered in Arizona’s Late Triassic, shedding light on reptile venom evolution and ancient ecosystems. A newly discovered species of small, venomous reptile, Microzemiotes sonselaensis, has been identified in the Late Triassic Chinle Formation of northeastern Arizona. Recently published in PeerJ Life & Environment, the research provides fresh insights into [...]