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Mosasaurus is a type of water-based enemy in Dino Crisis 2. They are one of two aquatic creatures players will face, the other being Plesiosaurus.
Physical Description[]
The Mosasaurus is a type of marine reptile that thrived during the Cretaceous Period. Although reminiscent of crocodilians they are actually a type of lizard. A Mosasaurus has long jaws similar to a crocodile, four paddle-like fins, a long tail, and a sleek body that allows it to swim fast underwater. The Dino File indicates that these Mosasaurus had particularly strong jaws for crushing the shells of their preferred prey, ammonites. The Mosasaurus in the game is 6 meters, but in real life some species could grow much longer.
History[]
Mosasaurus, along with Plesiosaurus, made the sunken parts of the 3rd Energy Facility their nests. These animals were probably brought into the future alongside the dinosaurs during the Noah's Ark Plan to avoid being "corrupted" by the 3rd Energy incident which caused the creatures of the past to collide with humanity. Eventually the Mosasaurus became hostile toward humans, likely viewing them as a food source.
Gameplay[]
Dino Crisis 2[]
The Mosasaurus appear in the Underwater Facility when you go underwater. It can be taken out with one shot of the Aquagrenade or a few shots with the Needle Gun. Players have to be constantly on the alert since the Mosasaurus can appear from anywhere.
Dino Crisis Manhua[]
Mosasaurus appear in the 5th issue in the Dino Crisis manhua licensed by Capcom. They only make cameo appearance attacking the three S.O.R.T agents and Dr. Kirk while in tending through a flooded part of the Third Energy facility.
Trivia[]
- According to the Dino Files, Mosasaurus are large in size. This suggests that the animals seen in the game might be juveniles, and it was also stated that the 3rd Energy Facility became swarmed by Mosasaurus during the breeding season.
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