Theres only one problemthe remains may have been forged.
Two of the surviving teeth on the allegedX.
That means each tooth should have its own socket.
An illustration of a type of mosasaur eating a turtle.© Sharpe et. al.
Every time one of these teeth is resorbed and falls out, theres a huge pit left over.
It remains to be seen whether the researchers will be able to apply this technique to theX.
calminecharifossilor convince others to do soin the near future.
The unusual dental arrangement and tissue overlap of the fossil. © Sharpe et. al.
For now, proceed with caution if you come across citations of a new mosasaur with strange teeth!
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Now, scientists say it belonged to a Denisovan man.
