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Choking monster reptiles: Ancient lizards also sometimes had to vomit

Plesiosaurs had flippers and a very long neck. Because of this, they probably repeatedly vomited up remains of their meals - which have been preserved to this day as fossils.

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Choking monster reptiles: Ancient lizards also sometimes had to vomit

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