Jurassic Crocodile Relative from Morocco Had Needle-Thin Teeth
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Jurassic Crocodile Relative from Morocco Had Needle-Thin Teeth
Paleontologists have described a new genus and species of teleosaurid thalattosuchian based on two specimens found in eastern Morocco. The post Jurassic Crocodile Relative from Morocco Had Needle-Thin Teeth appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
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New species of Jurassic crocodile had unusually slender teeth
New species of Jurassic crocodile had unusually slender teeth wagstafs Mon, 12/10/2026 - 11:45 The discovery of an ancient crocodile relative in Morocco reveals surprising feeding habits 12 October 2026 5 minute read A new species of ancient crocodile relative that lived around 170 million years ago has been discovered by scientists at the University of Portsmouth and Hassan II University of Casablanca, Morocco. Unlike most crocodiles, this an…
Paleontologists described a new genus and species of crocodilian of Jurassic, called Ctenosuchus tenuidens, from two specimens found in the eastern region of Morocco. The animal, which lived about 165 million years ago, presents unique dental characteristics that differentiate it from other known relatives. Description of the new genus and species Ctenosuchus tenuidens belongs to the group of thalattosuchians, which includes crocodiles adapted t…
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