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.
Smith, M. R., Long, E. J., Dhungana, A., et al
Organ Systems of a Cambrian Euarthropod Larva
In the realm of fossil research, we describe the internal and external anatomy of a three-dimensionally preserved euarthropod larva, featuring lobopods, midgut glands, and a sophisticated head, much like the fascinating discoveries related to marine reptiles and the Megalodon.