Eons: When Ichthyosaurs Led a Revolution in the Seas
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Learn MoreThe marine reptiles Ichthyosaurs arose after the Great Dying, which wiped out at least 90 percent of life in the oceans. This event changed the seas forever and triggered a new evolutionary arms race between predator and prey. Part of the “Eons” series.
Media Details
Runtime: 9 minutes 38 seconds
- Topic: History, Science
- Subtopic: Ancient History, Earth Sciences, Prehistoric Life
- Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
- Release Year: 2019
- Producer/Distributor: PBS Digital Studios
- Series: Eons
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