A mysterious and prehistoric monster has been discovered in Morocco, leaving more than one with their mouths open. More than 66 million years old, this animal seems to fit perfectly in the historical line of other marine predators that followed it. Despite being extinct, its remains have been investigated and the conclusions are more than revolutionary for the history and evolution of dinosaurs millions of years ago, when humans still had no place on the planet. In this article we will detail the importance of the finding and why these “sea dinosaurs” occupy such a relevant place for paleontology in general.
Prehistoric marine animal found in Morocco
According to several experts involved in the discovery of Carinodens Acrodon, this fact may mark a before and after in terms of the chronology of its evolution millions of years ago. According to many, these dinosaurs had adapted their forms to what the ecology required. Therefore, according to previously found pieces of animals of the same family, many thought that their upper jaw was larger, ready to eat prey of a different type. However, the specimens discovered from this Carinodens Acrodon show that its dental morphology is different and that it has been prepared to consume small prey such as fish and other marine animals.
Thus, the revolution in the archaeology of the Moroccan area seems complete. It is clear that there are many prehistoric monsters that have not yet been discovered and are waiting in the depths of the water or land. The previously found remains had conical teeth to tear the animals, while the recently found ones had small teeth to work a little more on hunting the marine animals.
The researchers involved in the case make it clear that its teeth have been unusual and are striking because of the relationship it has with other monsters that ate mollusks or crustaceans. All because of the long and elongated shape of the jaw. These species were called Carinodens Minalmamar or Carinodens Belgicus.
Details of Carinodens Acrodon
To go into what has been discovered, according to experts, the Carinodens Acrodon is a species that lived in the late Maastrichtian, which happened more than 66 million years ago and less than 70 million years ago. Originating in what we know today as Morocco, the sea monster has adapted its jaw and its dental capacity to crush prey with its small pieces, as they can attack animals with hard shells. In this way, the evolution of certain dinosaurs has been extended and for this reason it is considered a unique discovery in the world of paleontologists.
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