New Study Reveals Megalodon Had Sleek Lemon Shark-Like Body
- The megalodon, an extinct shark species, lived about 3.6 million years ago, with no complete skeleton yet found, according to the journal Palaeontologia Electronica.
- Researchers found that megalodon may have had a body shape similar to a lemon shark rather than a great white shark, according to Phillip Sternes.
- New estimates suggest that megalodon could have reached lengths of around 80 feet and weighed up to 94 tons, differing from the previous estimates of 50-65 feet and 53-115 tons.
- Phillip Sternes stated that megalodon pups might have hunted marine mammals just after birth, indicating their predatory capabilities.
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What Megalodons Tell Us About Gigantism
In movies and TV shows, the ancient megalodon, or megatooth shark, has taken on a near-mythic status. The extinct creature lived 15 million years ago and was likely the largest carnivore ever to exist. This apex predator is thought to have been capable of taking down large whales and munching through 2,500 pounds of prey per day. Nautilus Members enjoy an ad-free experience. Log in or Join now . But we may have misunderstood the gigantic sea …
Researchers believe the species looked more like a lemon shark than a great white shark.
Study Provides New Insights into Biology of Megalodon
The megatooth shark, Otodus megalodon, is an iconic shark represented primarily by its gigantic teeth in the Neogene fossil record, but the lack of well-preserved skeletons has hampered the understanding of various aspects of its biology. The post Study Provides New Insights into Biology of Megalodon appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.
New study suggests megalodon was a sleek and streamlined 80 feet long
Everyone's favorite prehistoric shark may have been much sleeker and much larger than previously thought. A new study suggests that the megalodon wasn't as stocky as the great white shark, and that it could have reached over 24 m (80 ft) in length.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: Sharks, Fossils
One of Earth’s most ferocious predators may have looked very different than we thought
Few prehistoric monsters capture the imagination quite like the megalodon. From natural history museums to the silver screen, this colossal shark, which went extinct over three million years ago, has been depicted as one of the most terrifying and ferocious predators to ever roam the planet. However, new research from the University of California, Riverside, published Monday in the journal Palaeontologia Electronica, could forever change our per…
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