New venomous reptile species from the Late Triassic unearthed in Arizona

This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: A new species of small, venomous reptile, Microzemiotes sonselaensis, has been discovered in the Late Triassic Chinle Formation in northeastern Arizona. The findings, recently published in PeerJ, shed new light on the evolution of venomous feeding strategies in reptiles and offer insights into the ancient ecosystems of the southwestern United States. The fossil, consisting of a partial left dentary with distinctively grooved teeth, is believed...