Scientists Find Surprise Lurking in Crocodilian Jaw
Monday, April 4, 2016 - 20:00
in Biology & Nature
Researchers discovered that alligators have a previously unknown second jaw joint that helps to distribute the extreme force of their bite - the most powerful of any living animal. The finding raises new questions about the evolution of our own meager-by-comparison jaws and could potentially lead to a better understanding of common jaw disorders.