Mystery molars lead to discovery of giant crayfish in ancient Aotearoa

Mystery molars lead to discovery of giant crayfish in ancient Aotearoa

Giant freshwater crayfish, longer and bulkier than today's species, roamed New Zealand 20 million years ago. They would have made a perfect snack for the crocodiles and trout-sized whitebait that cruised the waters of ancient New Zealand.

Giant Freshwater Crayfish Lived in New Zealand 20 Million Years Ago

Paleontologists have discovered that a tiny molar on mandibles (jaws) of Gondwanan freshwater crayfish has a hard robust apatite layer that may well facilitate fossilization. The post Giant Freshwater Crayfish Lived in New Zealand 20 Million Years Ago appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.