Hammerhead marine reptile with teeth like needles was actually vegetarian

Friday, May 6, 2016 - 14:30 in Paleontology & Archaeology

Appearances can be deceiving. An ancient marine reptile that swam the seas long before the time of the dinosaurs sported a distinctive hammerhead jaw, along with two intimidating groups of teeth – some like chisels, others like needles. But in spite of this fearsome-looking face, Atopodentatus...

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