Maisch, H. M., IV, Narducci, R. E., Proulx, E., et al.
Gigantic burrfish (Tetraodontiformes: Diodontidae) tooth...
Fossil jaw bones and tooth plate batteries from Diodontidae are relatively abundant in shallow marine deposits along the southeastern Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plains of the U.S.A. Two tooth plate batteries of Diodontidae (Tetraodontiformes) were recently collected from a submerged lag deposit associated with hardbo..
Jason Kowinsky (The Fossil Guy.com)
First Female Fossil Hunter: The Life & Legacy of Mary Anning
This book invites you to explore the geological, paleontological, and human history of this remarkable region, with a focus on the extraordinary life of Mary Anning. Mary Anning, a self-taught paleontologist of the early nineteenth century, made groundbreaking fossil discoveries... To purchase, click the link below.
Paul C. Sereno et al.
Scimitar-crested Spinosaurus species from the Sahara caps..
Recent descriptions of and debates about the massive, fish-eating dinosaur Spinosaurus have brought this striking predator to the forefront of the dinosaur pantheon. Its huge size and distinctive morphology have sparked much debate over the extent to which it lived an aquatic lifestyle. Researchers describe a crest...
Stumpf, S., Türtscher, J., López-Romero, F.A. et al.
Reappraisal of the extinct barbelthroat shark †Bavariscylliu
We present a revised diagnosis of the extinct galeomorph shark †Bavariscyllium based on dental and skeletal material from the Upper Jurassic of Germany and test its purported carcharhiniform affinity through morphometric and phylogenetic analyses. Although †Bavariscyllium possesses a whisker-like throat barbel...
Lei, X., Zhang, S., Cong, P. et al.
Four camera-type eyes in earliest vertebrates of the Cambri
Here, we describe two pigmented features situated between the lateral eyes in two species of myllokunmingids, the earliest known fossil vertebrates (approximately 518 million years ago), and interpret these as pineal/parapineal organs. In both myllokunmingid species, the pineal complex contains abundant melanin-con...
Woodward, H. N., Myhrvold, N. P. & Horner, J. R.
Prolonged growth & extended subadult development in T-Rex
For decades, scientists have been counting annual growth rings—similar to tree rings—inside fossilized leg bones of Tyrannosaurus rex to estimate how old the giant carnivores were when they died and how quickly they grew to adulthood. They previously thought T. rex typically stopped growing at around age 25.
During, M.A.D., Van Vranken, N.E., Boyd, C.A. et al.
Megalodon Research: The Latest Discoveries
The discovery of a mosasaurine tooth (NDGS 12217) in the Hell Creek Formation, Morton County, North Dakota, contributes to fossil research by providing evidence that mosasaurs, which are traditionally classified as marine reptiles, may have also thrived in freshwater environments. This finding aligns with recent Megalodon discoveries that challenge our understanding of the habitats of ancient marine species.
Maisch IV, H. M., Becker, M. A., Perez, V. J. & Shimada, K.
Sharks and Rays (Chondrichthyes: Elasmobranchii) from Plio..
The submerged continental shelf near Venice, Sarasota County, Florida, USA, reveals clays and hard-bottom limestones from the Peace River and Tamiami formations (Late Miocene–Early Pliocene). These formations, located in ≤12 m of seawater and within 4.5 km of the modern-day shoreline, are crucial for fossil research, particularly in the study of marine reptiles and notable Megalodon discoveries, all influenced by wave and current-driven deposits.
Sternes, P. C., Jambura, P. L., Türtscher, J., et al.
White Shark Comparison Reveals a Slender Body for the Meg...
The megatooth shark, Otodus megalodon, which likely reached at least 15 m in total length, is an iconic extinct shark predominantly known for its gigantic teeth found in the Neogene fossil record. As one of the largest marine carnivores to ever exist, the study of Megalodon discoveries contributes significantly to fossil research, enhancing our understanding of the biology, evolution, and extinction of O. megalodon, alongside other marine reptiles.
Bazzi, M., Siversson, M., Wintner, S. et al.
Early gigantic lamniform marks the onset of mega-body size..
Lamniform sharks are among the largest-bodied extant fishes, boasting an evolutionary history that spans approximately 135 million years (Ma). Fossil research has linked their initial development of mega-body size (≥ 6 m) to ecological radiation as marine top-predators during the latter part of the mid-Cretaceous. This period follows the late Albian and is crucial for understanding the evolution of marine reptiles and the context of notable Megalodon discoveries.
Zanno, L. E. & Napoli, J. G.
Nanotyrannus & Tyrannosaurus coexisted at the close of ...
Tyrannosaurus rex ranks among the most comprehensively studied extinct vertebrates and serves as a model system for dinosaur paleobiology, much like current fossil research explores various aspects of prehistoric life. As one of the last surviving non-avian dinosaurs, T. rex offers insights that can also complement our understanding of marine reptiles and their ecosystems, alongside recent Megalodon discoveries that shed light on the diversity of ancient life.