Treasures of The Bexhill Museum - Reptiles

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Crocodile scute

Crocodile scute, possibly from skull
Crocodile scute

Underside of crocodile scute shown in previous image. Possibly from skull.
Crocodile scute

Close-up of crocodile scute shown in earlier image. Possibly from skull.
Crocodile scute

Crocodile scute, from body
Coprolite

Coprolite, fossil dung of crocodile or dinosaur. Contains fish scales.
Coprolite

Coprolite, fossil dung of crocodile or dinosaur. Contains fish scales.
Coprolite

Close-up of coprolite showing fish scales
Turtle carapace

Part of carapace of a turtle. Bones supporting the shell.
Turtle carapace

Close-up of bones from carapace of turtle. Specimen shown in previous image.
Turtle carapace

Part of carapace of a turtle. Bones supporting the shell. Underside of specimen in earlier image.
Turtle carapace

Close-up of bones from carapace of turtle. Specimen shown in earlier image
Aigialosaurus jawbone

Jawbone and teeth of Aigialosaurus, a small marine reptile, precursor of the large mosasaurs
Aigialosaurus jawbone

Jawbone and teeth of Aigialosaurus, a small marine reptile, precursor of the large mosasaurs
Aigialosaurus teeth

Close-up of teeth of Aigialosaurus
Ornithocheirus tooth

Tooth of Ornithocheirus, a pterosaur (flying reptile)
Ornithocheirus tooth

Tooth of Ornithocheirus, a pterosaur (flying reptile)
Ornithocheirus tooth

Close-up of tip of tooth from Ornithocheirus, a pterosaur