Visualization of Tanystropheus (IMAGE) University of Zurich Caption The neck of Tanystropheus was three times as long as its torso, but had only thirteen extremely elongated vertebrae. Credit Emma Finley-Jacob Usage Restrictions Only with credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.