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@friel This is a phenomenon in its own right, as it evolved in swordfishes/sailfishes, leptonectid ichthyosaurs like Eurhinosaurus, Protosphyraena (left), and thalattosaurs like Xinpusaurus (right).
Drew @had_my_way 's Eurhinosaurus girl because woohoo! I do whatever I want!
The coloration is based on recent data indicating countershading in ichthyosaurs, which while not surprising is still really cool. I mainly looked at modern dolphins for inspiration, as their skin is the closest analog. #paleoart #Eurhinosaurus #scientificillustration
Highlights from the #Paleostream
Audoliceras, Dinictis, Eurhinosaurus, Pelagornis. #paleoart #sciart #cats