This New Extinct Species of Lizard Was Alive During the Dinosaurs

Millions of years ago, in the middle of the Mesozoic, reptile development and diversification began to surge. It broke out in a stunning variety of reptilian shapes, sizes, structures and traits. But, while many reptiles maintained their morphological diversity throughout the years, many others dwindled or disappeared, including the rhynchocephalians and the better-known dinosaurs.