26+ Leedsichthys Fossil Pictures. The problem is that, although leedsichthys is known from dozens of fossil remains from around the world, these specimens don't consistently add up to a as with many prehistoric animals discovered in the 19th century, the fossils of leedsichthys were an ongoing source of confusion (and competition). The largest fish to ever swim the oceans.
The problem is that, although leedsichthys is known from dozens of fossil remains from around the world, these specimens don't consistently add up to a as with many prehistoric animals discovered in the 19th century, the fossils of leedsichthys were an ongoing source of confusion (and competition). Leedsichthys fossils have been difficult to interpret, because the skeletons were not completely made of bone. Leedsichthys problematicus, ('leeds fish') was a giant fossil fish of the jurassic period.
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Many specimens of over 70 individuals are known. The first remains of leedsichthys were identified in the nineteenth century. Many specimens of over 70 individuals are known. Large parts consisted of cartilage that did not fossilize.