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Scientists have pieced together the first-ever fossil of a pregnant plesiosaur, a giant Mesozoic sea reptile from the Cretaceous Era, with an embryo still inside.

The animal, which roamed the seas 78-million years ago, is about 15-feet long—the length of a minibus—and bones indicate that the baby plesiosaur would have been as long as six feet when born.

The finding, published in the online edition of the journal Science on Thursday, is definitive evidence that the giant sea creature gave birth to single, live offspring, rather than laying eggs, like most reptiles, says paleontologist and lead author F. Robin O’Keefe. This reproductive behavior also indicates that the animals were gregarious social creatures that cared for their young, similar to toothed whales or dolphins, according to the paper.

An objective summary of the fossil's significance should highlight insights into plesiosaur behavior and reproductive habits, while avoiding personal opinions. It must focus solely on facts from the passage without excessive detail or unsupported speculation. Key findings about the ecological context of the fossil should be included, ensuring clarity and accuracy.

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An objective summary of the fossil's significance should highlight the insights into plesiosaur behavior and reproductive habits. It must avoid personal opinions and present only facts stated in the passage. The summary should include key findings about the fossil's ecological context. It should be concise, clear, and accurate without excessive detail or unsupported speculation.