Megachirella is an extinct genus of stem-squamate that lived about 240 million years ago during the Middle Triassic and contains only one known species, Megachirella wachtleri. It is known from a partial skeleton discovered in the Dolomites of Northern Italy and was described in 2003.
Megachirella is known exclusively from a partial skeleton, preserved in anatomical connection. The find includes an almost complete skull, the front half of the body and part of the front legs. The skull, although devoid of the front part of the snout, is rather the neck is moderately elongated and the front legs are large and strong. The dimensions do not exceed 15 cm (5.9 in) in length, and the appearance is similar to that of a strong-legged lizard.
Megachirella was discovered in the Dont Formation of the area of Braies, in South Tyrol, and described in 2003. It was classified as a member of Lepidosauromorpha, the clade of reptiles that includes lizards, snakes, the tuatara and their closest extinct relatives, at In particular, the fossils show some similarities, mainly in the skull, with some primitive forms such as the Eolacertilia. A phylogenetics analysis in 2013 confirmed that it was a lepidosauromorph closely related to the crown group Lepidosauria.
A study in 2018, led by Tiago R. Simōes from the University of Alberta, found that Megachirella was a stem-squamate, making it the oldest known member of the order Squamata, the order that includes lizards, snakes and amphisbaenians (worm lizards) The study was conducted by performing high-resolution microfocus X-ray computed tomography (micro-CT) scans on the fossil specimen of Megachirella to gather detailed data about its anatomy. This data was then compared with a phylogenetic dataset combining the morphological and molecular data of 129 extant (living) and extinct reptilian taxa. The comparison revealed Megachirella had certain features that are unique to squamates. The study also found that geckoes are the earliest crown group squamates, not iguanians.
Despite being found in marine deposits, the fossil of Megachirella shows no adaptation to aquatic life. On the contrary, characteristics like the strong front legs, the shape of the claws, the well-ossified carpus and the hollow ribs lead one to think that this animal was well adapted to a terrestrial lifestyle. The specimen was probably transported to a shallow coastal environment due to heavy storms after it died.
In the game, it becomes a small lizard about the size of a shoulder, and has a very timid personality, so it will run away as soon as it senses the presence of the player or any creature.
They also actively prey on small insects such as Titanomyrma, Meganeura, Jug Bug, and Glowbug.
Taming
Megachirella is very timid, so Ghillie equipment is required when taming.
By placing the corpses of insect-type creatures that the player has killed near Megachirella, the corpse of the insect-type creatures will be eaten, and the taming gauge will rise from there.
However, if you are a player, you will immediately run away and reset the taming gauge, so you need to approach carefully and pass the corpse of an insect-type creature.
Of course, regardless of size or level, any insect-type creature is fine.
After taming
It's too small, so you can't ride it, but you can shoulder it.
When you're on your shoulders, Megachirella's body heat helps you avoid heatstroke.
ARK has an otter that grants cold resistance, but this creature will grant heat resistance.
Therefore, it can be said that it is a required level in places where heat stroke is likely to occur, such as Scorched Earth and deserts.
Also, after taming, you can eat meat normally.
Also, while carrying this creature, it has the same effect as Moth Repellent, thus preventing insect-type creatures such as Titanomyrma and Meganeura from attacking you.
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Megachirella is an extinct genus of stem-squamate that lived about 240 million years ago during the Middle Triassic and contains only one known species, Megachirella wachtleri. It is known from a partial skeleton discovered in the Dolomites of Northern Italy and was described in 2003.
Megachirella is known exclusively from a partial skeleton, preserved in anatomical connection. The find includes an almost complete skull, the front half of the body and part of the front legs. The skull, although devoid of the front part of the snout, is rather the neck is moderately elongated and the front legs are large and strong. The dimensions do not exceed 15 cm (5.9 in) in length, and the appearance is similar to that of a strong-legged lizard.
Megachirella was discovered in the Dont Formation of the area of Braies, in South Tyrol, and described in 2003. It was classified as a member of Lepidosauromorpha, the clade of reptiles that includes lizards, snakes, the tuatara and their closest extinct relatives, at In particular, the fossils show some similarities, mainly in the skull, with some primitive forms such as the Eolacertilia. A phylogenetics analysis in 2013 confirmed that it was a lepidosauromorph closely related to the crown group Lepidosauria.
A study in 2018, led by Tiago R. Simōes from the University of Alberta, found that Megachirella was a stem-squamate, making it the oldest known member of the order Squamata, the order that includes lizards, snakes and amphisbaenians (worm lizards) The study was conducted by performing high-resolution microfocus X-ray computed tomography (micro-CT) scans on the fossil specimen of Megachirella to gather detailed data about its anatomy. This data was then compared with a phylogenetic dataset combining the morphological and molecular data of 129 extant (living) and extinct reptilian taxa. The comparison revealed Megachirella had certain features that are unique to squamates. The study also found that geckoes are the earliest crown group squamates, not iguanians.
Despite being found in marine deposits, the fossil of Megachirella shows no adaptation to aquatic life. On the contrary, characteristics like the strong front legs, the shape of the claws, the well-ossified carpus and the hollow ribs lead one to think that this animal was well adapted to a terrestrial lifestyle. The specimen was probably transported to a shallow coastal environment due to heavy storms after it died.
In the game, it becomes a small lizard about the size of a shoulder, and has a very timid personality, so it will run away as soon as it senses the presence of the player or any creature.
They also actively prey on small insects such as Titanomyrma, Meganeura, Jug Bug, and Glowbug.
Taming
Megachirella is very timid, so Ghillie equipment is required when taming.
By placing the corpses of insect-type creatures that the player has killed near Megachirella, the corpse of the insect-type creatures will be eaten, and the taming gauge will rise from there.
However, if you are a player, you will immediately run away and reset the taming gauge, so you need to approach carefully and pass the corpse of an insect-type creature.
Of course, regardless of size or level, any insect-type creature is fine.
After taming
It's too small, so you can't ride it, but you can shoulder it.
When you're on your shoulders, Megachirella's body heat helps you avoid heatstroke.
ARK has an otter that grants cold resistance, but this creature will grant heat resistance.
Therefore, it can be said that it is a required level in places where heat stroke is likely to occur, such as Scorched Earth and deserts.
Also, after taming, you can eat meat normally.
Also, while carrying this creature, it has the same effect as Moth Repellent, thus preventing insect-type creatures such as Titanomyrma and Meganeura from attacking you.
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