The megalodon, a giant shark that lived around 3.6 million years ago, continues to intrigue scientists and the public. Recent research published in Palaeontologia Electronica suggests it had a slender body shape rather than a stocky form like the great white shark. Additionally, findings from fossilized teeth indicate that megalodon may have been endothermic, maintaining a body temperature higher than the surrounding water. These insights contribute to our understanding of its predatory capabilities and growth patterns, although complete fossils remain elusive, fueling ongoing debates among paleobiologists.
A recent study suggests the megalodon, an extinct giant shark, likely had a more slender body shape than previously thought, impacting assumptions about its size and speed.
Researchers concluded from fossilized teeth that megalodon could have been endothermic, keeping its body temperature higher than the surrounding ocean, unlike most sharks.
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