January 2024 PMID 39404696

White shark comparison reveals a slender body for the extinct megatooth shark, (Lamniformes: Otodontidae).

Phillip C Sternes, Patrick L Jambura, Julia Türtscher, Jürgen Kriwet, Mikael Siversson, Iris Feichtinger, Gavin J P Naylor, Adam P Summers, John G Maisey, Taketeru Tomita, Joshua K Moyer, Timothy E Higham, João Paulo C B da Silva, Hugo Bornatowski, Douglas J Long

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In the discussions, participants referenced various aspects of the research, such as a recent study suggesting a comparison to basking sharks, which illustrates the evolving nature of scientific consensus. Comments like 'This is fun' and 'OMG DO U LIKE SHARKS ?!' convey a sense of excitement and enthusiasm. The choice of informal and engaging language, along with the sharing of research links and files, fosters a lively environment around this important scientific topic.

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The majority of discussions indicate a general acceptance of the study's findings regarding the body shape of the megatooth shark.

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Many participants express a strong fascination with the research, highlighting their eagerness to learn more about the megatooth shark.

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Some posts delve into technical aspects and share links to the research, showing a moderate level of engagement with the content.

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Participants generally perceive the research as significant, believing it will lead to a better understanding of the species and its implications in paleontology.

Abstract in brief

  • * Understanding its biology and evolution is crucial for grasping how such predators influenced today's ocean environments, despite the inability to pinpoint its exact body shape due to incomplete fossils.
  • * Recent analysis shows that earlier estimates of the megatooth shark's body length based on existing white shark vertebrae were underestimated, suggesting that it had a more elongated body compared to modern white sharks.

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Palaeontologia Electronica
@PalaeoE · X

New study proposes an updated reconstruction of #Megalodon as even longer (but slimmer) than previously thought. This longer body may have also enabled a more efficient digestive system to power this massive icon of #paleontology. Full #OpenAccess Paper: https://t.co/ADeXMrxTBR https://t.co/VRPegqB2gu

Jan 21, 2024 · 108 likes · 34 shares · 3,475 followers View post →
Phys.org
@physorg_com · X

The #Megalodon was more slender than depicted in movies, study shows @UCRiverside https://t.co/RhdxWfGi28 https://t.co/MFdBzmie44

Jan 21, 2024 · 39 likes · 10 shares · 1,024,198 followers View post →
Thomas R. Holtz, Jr.
@TomHoltzPaleo · X

Sternes, P.C. et al. 2024. White shark comparison reveals a slender body for the extinct megatooth shark, Otodus megalodon (Lamniformes: Otodontidae). Palaeontologia Electronica, 27(1):a7. https://t.co/Ou1KuD82os https://t.co/j0JbwPJbfR

Jan 22, 2024 · 30 likes · 6 shares · 31,838 followers View post →
Tim Higham
@HighamLab · X

Our paper about Megalodon body shape just came out. Our approach suggests that they were a bit more slender than previously thought. https://t.co/iVNGkHDNBu #UCR @UCR_ScienceNews @EeobUcr https://t.co/qXB2WFyhXU

Jan 21, 2024 · 13 likes · 7 shares · 1,500 followers View post →
cosas de paleofrikis
@paleofrikis · X

@sharrakan03 Aquí está una de las fuentes que use https://t.co/ledbAz3so6

Dec 26, 2024 · 9 likes · 2,209 followers View post →
University of Vienna STEM
@stem_univie · X

The results of the study were published in @PalaeoE. Read it here: ⤵ https://t.co/oJs41yuz3I #openacces #shark #megalodon #paleontology @pJambura, @JuTuertscher, @JurgenKriwet, @VDSEE_univie

Jan 23, 2024 · 7 likes · 1 share · 1,039 followers View post →

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Grok
@RXTKV17 · X

@excalib51686983 @princesse_rasta @CestTerrifiant https://t.co/Erb7E5j0I5 https://t.co/4UK3N4BYRZ https://t.co/a7FVnE9Md9 Voici 3 études qui ont été validée en peer reviews avant publication. Maintenant envoie tes études scientifiques qui démentent la possibilité de l’existence même du megalodon ?

Aug 7, 2025 · 233 followers View post →
Gorgonichthys
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@CarritoM6809 @TheDarknix https://t.co/mhoTiMHMxx https://t.co/Ww2679lWeZ

Mar 13, 2025 · 1 like · 19 followers View post →
ガノタス
@68eRliH865VtUaT · X

RT @kaiju_tebasaki: @xWiqV7TujQ19142 ホホジロザメの近縁種らしいし、歯の形状も似ているから顔はホホジロザメモチーフで良いと思う。 体型については、アオザメのようにほっそりとしていたのではないか、という論文が少し前に書かれてた。 論文↓ htt…

Jan 9, 2025 · 1 share · 108 followers View post →
大怪獣手羽先
@kaiju_tebasaki · X

@xWiqV7TujQ19142 ホホジロザメの近縁種らしいし、歯の形状も似ているから顔はホホジロザメモチーフで良いと思う。 体型については、アオザメのようにほっそりとしていたのではないか、という論文が少し前に書かれてた。 論文↓ https://t.co/QI7mXJjY7m https://t.co/NnOK1E6PsP

Jan 8, 2025 · 3 likes · 1 share · 463 followers View post →
cosas de paleofrikis
@paleofrikis · X

@sharrakan03 Aquí está una de las fuentes que use https://t.co/ledbAz3so6

Dec 26, 2024 · 9 likes · 2,209 followers View post →
Phoebe Walker-Sharpe
@pkwalkersharpe.bsky.social · Bluesky

This is fun: 'White shark comparison reveals a slender body for the extinct megatooth shark, Otodus megalodon (Lamniformes: Otodontidae)' pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

Dec 19, 2024 View post →
Guanyr
@Guanyr_ · X

@_chinchilove @ShizzlePlus Un film de merde avec une histoire de merde. Ouais, j'aime pas les "Meg". D'ailleurs, pour vous endormir moins bête (bon c'est anglais, mais c'est un détail !) : https://t.co/G8Js8liV37

Apr 2, 2024 · 2 likes · 63 followers View post →
TheGloriousKingKronk
@GloriousKronk · X

@Gabriel_RL_IV @EmeraldTiger01 A recent paper argued we should reconstruct it based on the basking shark. https://t.co/4ob9mrLazj

Mar 29, 2024 · 262 followers View post →
TheGloriousKingKronk
@GloriousKronk · X

@EmeraldTiger01 @cremieuxrecueil Funny you should mention that, there was a paper released just this year arguing that the basking shark would be its closest analogy in anatomy https://t.co/4ob9mrLazj The shrink wrapping trend is really outdated though, modern paleoarts generally do not do that anymore

Mar 29, 2024 · 262 followers View post →
Nuno
@hey_biologo · X

O Megalodon não era tão grande assim

Mar 15, 2024 · 1 like · 1,839 followers View post →
マンブルV2/フォアグラ
@V2manburu · X

@miyazakishark https://t.co/WQe7Qjf4bT これです。

Feb 3, 2024 · 1 like · 2,170 followers View post →
dylan ᝰ.ᐟ temp inactive
@jellypopville · X

@petalpuncher OMG DO U LIKE SHARKS ?!?! HERES THE STUDY I HAVENT FINISHED READING IM SO EXCITED TO FINISH IT + A MODEL OF THE NEW PROPOSED BODY FORM !! https://t.co/oGTFDkoP2N https://t.co/lnMeurZu42

Feb 2, 2024 · 1 like · 1,581 followers View post →
Amar SV
@amarbiome · X

RT @HighamLab: Our paper about Megalodon body shape just came out. Our approach suggests that they were a bit more slender than previously…

Jan 25, 2024 · 7 shares · 264 followers View post →
UCR Science News
@UCR_ScienceNews · X

RT @HighamLab: Our paper about Megalodon body shape just came out. Our approach suggests that they were a bit more slender than previously…

Jan 25, 2024 · 7 shares · 24,452 followers View post →
CRCpaleos
@CRCpaleos · X

ARTÍCULO REFERENCIA (acceso abierto) White shark comparison reveals a slender body for the extinct megatooth shark, Otodus megalodon (Lamniformes: Otodontidae) https://t.co/LP9WqQgzCO vía #PalaeontologiaElectronica https://t.co/s2TshIP5ca

Jan 24, 2024 · 3,138 followers View post →
小坪 遊 Yu Kotsubo
@SciKotz · X

原著はこれかな。 https://t.co/DQpj4vhawx

Jan 23, 2024 · 9,199 followers View post →
DinosaurScienceNews
@DinosaurSciNews · X

RT @PalaeoE: New study proposes an updated reconstruction of #Megalodon as even longer (but slimmer) than previously thought. This longer b…

Jan 23, 2024 · 34 shares · 666 followers View post →
Grimlock108
@Archosaur2000 · X

RT @TomHoltzPaleo: Sternes, P.C. et al. 2024. White shark comparison reveals a slender body for the extinct megatooth shark, Otodus megalo…

Jan 23, 2024 · 6 shares · 203 followers View post →
Heidi Weinhäupl
@HWeinhaupl · X

RT @stem_univie: The results of the study were published in @PalaeoE. Read it here: ⤵ https://t.co/oJs41yuz3I #openacces #shark #megalodo…

Jan 23, 2024 · 1 share · 47 followers View post →
Michael Marshall
@m_c_marshall · X

A new study suggests that Megalodon, the famously ginormous extinct shark, was longer and slimmer than generally thought. Here's the study: https://t.co/Q7BqsF5LLE Here's some @newscientist coverage (not by me): https://t.co/oJr0a7qxCX 1/2 https://t.co/QHvw5YANF9

Jan 23, 2024 · 1 like · 5,177 followers View post →
Dušan Valent
@DusanValent1 · X

RT @TomHoltzPaleo: Sternes, P.C. et al. 2024. White shark comparison reveals a slender body for the extinct megatooth shark, Otodus megalo…

Jan 23, 2024 · 6 shares · 60 followers View post →
University of Vienna STEM
@stem_univie · X

The results of the study were published in @PalaeoE. Read it here: ⤵ https://t.co/oJs41yuz3I #openacces #shark #megalodon #paleontology @pJambura, @JuTuertscher, @JurgenKriwet, @VDSEE_univie

Jan 23, 2024 · 7 likes · 1 share · 1,039 followers View post →
carcharia
@carcharia146191 · X

RT @TomHoltzPaleo: Sternes, P.C. et al. 2024. White shark comparison reveals a slender body for the extinct megatooth shark, Otodus megalo…

Jan 23, 2024 · 6 shares · 9 followers View post →
Anthony Stark
@AnthonySta470 · X

RT @PalaeoE: New study proposes an updated reconstruction of #Megalodon as even longer (but slimmer) than previously thought. This longer b…

Jan 22, 2024 · 34 shares · 2 followers View post →
Ryan Hanscom
@ryanhanscombio · X

RT @physorg_com: The #Megalodon was more slender than depicted in movies, study shows @UCRiverside https://t.co/RhdxWfGi28 https://t.co/MFd…

Jan 22, 2024 · 10 shares · 152 followers View post →
Marcos K. Pinheiro / "Marcos Wyvern" (Marcosaurus)
@BongMarcosaurus · X

RT @TomHoltzPaleo: Sternes, P.C. et al. 2024. White shark comparison reveals a slender body for the extinct megatooth shark, Otodus megalo…

Jan 22, 2024 · 6 shares · 1,007 followers View post →
Dr. Claudia Serrano
@paleoduck · X

RT @TomHoltzPaleo: Sternes, P.C. et al. 2024. White shark comparison reveals a slender body for the extinct megatooth shark, Otodus megalo…

Jan 22, 2024 · 6 shares · 638 followers View post →
UC Riverside
@UCRiverside · X

RT @physorg_com: The #Megalodon was more slender than depicted in movies, study shows @UCRiverside https://t.co/RhdxWfGi28 https://t.co/MFd…

Jan 22, 2024 · 10 shares · 43,125 followers View post →
Paco Nava
@Paco26862358 · X

RT @PalaeoE: New study proposes an updated reconstruction of #Megalodon as even longer (but slimmer) than previously thought. This longer b…

Jan 22, 2024 · 34 shares · 720 followers View post →
Lars Schmitz
@ecomorph · X

RT @TomHoltzPaleo: Sternes, P.C. et al. 2024. White shark comparison reveals a slender body for the extinct megatooth shark, Otodus megalo…

Jan 22, 2024 · 6 shares · 518 followers View post →
Ryan Hanscom
@ryanhanscombio · X

RT @HighamLab: Our paper about Megalodon body shape just came out. Our approach suggests that they were a bit more slender than previously…

Jan 22, 2024 · 7 shares · 152 followers View post →
Thomas R. Holtz, Jr.
@TomHoltzPaleo · X

Sternes, P.C. et al. 2024. White shark comparison reveals a slender body for the extinct megatooth shark, Otodus megalodon (Lamniformes: Otodontidae). Palaeontologia Electronica, 27(1):a7. https://t.co/Ou1KuD82os https://t.co/j0JbwPJbfR

Jan 22, 2024 · 30 likes · 6 shares · 31,838 followers View post →
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@np_grwl · X

RT @physorg_com: The #Megalodon was more slender than depicted in movies, study shows @UCRiverside https://t.co/RhdxWfGi28 https://t.co/MFd…

Jan 22, 2024 · 10 shares · 1,794 followers View post →
UC Riverside CNAS
@UCRCNAS · X

RT @HighamLab: Our paper about Megalodon body shape just came out. Our approach suggests that they were a bit more slender than previously…

Jan 22, 2024 · 7 shares · 1,491 followers View post →
Tito Mora Núñez
@Titomoranunez · X

RT @PalaeoE: New study proposes an updated reconstruction of #Megalodon as even longer (but slimmer) than previously thought. This longer b…

Jan 22, 2024 · 34 shares · 827 followers View post →
swootybootysyndrom
@hita_bae · X

RT @PalaeoE: New study proposes an updated reconstruction of #Megalodon as even longer (but slimmer) than previously thought. This longer b…

Jan 22, 2024 · 34 shares · 107 followers View post →
noname
@noname_8 · X

RT @physorg_com: The #Megalodon was more slender than depicted in movies, study shows @UCRiverside https://t.co/RhdxWfGi28 https://t.co/MFd…

Jan 22, 2024 · 10 shares · 10,242 followers View post →
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@reWWvlManJASbb2 · X

RT @PalaeoE: New study proposes an updated reconstruction of #Megalodon as even longer (but slimmer) than previously thought. This longer b…

Jan 22, 2024 · 34 shares · 1,614 followers View post →
John Mulley
@JohnMulley · X

Interesting new paper suggesting a longer, skinnier body form for megalodon https://t.co/mR5fIZ2rJc https://t.co/axj7LyQk5N

Jan 22, 2024 · 1,145 followers View post →
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@2Q6wh8nOOr1Ox9i · X

RT @PalaeoE: New study proposes an updated reconstruction of #Megalodon as even longer (but slimmer) than previously thought. This longer b…

Jan 22, 2024 · 34 shares · 23 followers View post →
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@goticadabio · X

RT @PalaeoE: New study proposes an updated reconstruction of #Megalodon as even longer (but slimmer) than previously thought. This longer b…

Jan 22, 2024 · 34 shares · 594 followers View post →
パタゴニカス
@patagonicus214 · X

メガロドンの体型 ホオジロザメとの比較は、絶滅したメガロドンOtodus megalodon(Lamniformes:Otodontidae)が細い体であることが明らか https://t.co/bYrcaYcYl9

Jan 22, 2024 · 1,421 followers View post →
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@shitake_reverse · X

RT @PalaeoE: New study proposes an updated reconstruction of #Megalodon as even longer (but slimmer) than previously thought. This longer b…

Jan 22, 2024 · 34 shares · 3,459 followers View post →
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@Mr_Hanzaki · X

RT @PalaeoE: New study proposes an updated reconstruction of #Megalodon as even longer (but slimmer) than previously thought. This longer b…

Jan 22, 2024 · 34 shares · 392 followers View post →
マンブルV2/フォアグラ
@V2manburu · X

RT @PalaeoE: New study proposes an updated reconstruction of #Megalodon as even longer (but slimmer) than previously thought. This longer b…

Jan 22, 2024 · 34 shares · 2,170 followers View post →
Will
@TiodeCapaNegra · X

RT @PalaeoE: New study proposes an updated reconstruction of #Megalodon as even longer (but slimmer) than previously thought. This longer b…

Jan 22, 2024 · 34 shares · 799 followers View post →
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@nanarokushiki · X

RT @PalaeoE: New study proposes an updated reconstruction of #Megalodon as even longer (but slimmer) than previously thought. This longer b…

Jan 22, 2024 · 34 shares · 1,737 followers View post →
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@NHM_FossilFish · X

RT @PalaeoE: New study proposes an updated reconstruction of #Megalodon as even longer (but slimmer) than previously thought. This longer b…

Jan 22, 2024 · 34 shares · 3,713 followers View post →
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@jovepaleontoleg · X

RT @PalaeoE: New study proposes an updated reconstruction of #Megalodon as even longer (but slimmer) than previously thought. This longer b…

Jan 22, 2024 · 34 shares · 1,451 followers View post →
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@Steakfou · X

RT @PalaeoE: New study proposes an updated reconstruction of #Megalodon as even longer (but slimmer) than previously thought. This longer b…

Jan 22, 2024 · 34 shares · 28 followers View post →
sciencenews
@Scieducation1 · X

RT @physorg_com: The #Megalodon was more slender than depicted in movies, study shows @UCRiverside https://t.co/RhdxWfGi28 https://t.co/MFd…

Jan 22, 2024 · 10 shares · 5,137 followers View post →
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@TethysPoT · X

RT @PalaeoE: New study proposes an updated reconstruction of #Megalodon as even longer (but slimmer) than previously thought. This longer b…

Jan 22, 2024 · 34 shares · 4 followers View post →
Darío Estraviz López
@DarioEstraviz · X

RT @PalaeoE: New study proposes an updated reconstruction of #Megalodon as even longer (but slimmer) than previously thought. This longer b…

Jan 22, 2024 · 34 shares · 2,891 followers View post →
Katherine
@KCTscience · X

RT @BBKNatSci: Original research paper can be found here: https://t.co/Lio0ThjWxO

Jan 22, 2024 · 1 share · 65 followers View post →
Birkbeck School of Natural Sciences
@BBKNatSci · X

Original research paper can be found here: https://t.co/Lio0ThjWxO

Jan 22, 2024 · 3 likes · 1 share · 491 followers View post →
Paléo Steel
@Paleo_Steel · X

RT @PalaeoE: New study proposes an updated reconstruction of #Megalodon as even longer (but slimmer) than previously thought. This longer b…

Jan 22, 2024 · 34 shares · 518 followers View post →
Fernando Abadía
@paleofher · X

RT @PalaeoE: New study proposes an updated reconstruction of #Megalodon as even longer (but slimmer) than previously thought. This longer b…

Jan 22, 2024 · 34 shares · 309 followers View post →
John West
@JohnWest_JAWS · X

RT @AndrewW66619812: The study in "Palaeontologia Electronica" the above "New Scientist" article is based upon, & links to: “Megalodon bod…

Jan 22, 2024 · 1 share · 25,760 followers View post →
Khaleel
@Khaleel23163076 · X

RT @physorg_com: The #Megalodon was more slender than depicted in movies, study shows @UCRiverside https://t.co/RhdxWfGi28 https://t.co/MFd…

Jan 22, 2024 · 10 shares · 860 followers View post →
Julia Türtscher
@JuTuertscher · X

RT @HighamLab: Our paper about Megalodon body shape just came out. Our approach suggests that they were a bit more slender than previously…

Jan 22, 2024 · 7 shares · 229 followers View post →
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@FossilFlex · X

RT @PalaeoE: New study proposes an updated reconstruction of #Megalodon as even longer (but slimmer) than previously thought. This longer b…

Jan 22, 2024 · 34 shares · 337 followers View post →
carcharia
@carcharia146191 · X

RT @PalaeoE: New study proposes an updated reconstruction of #Megalodon as even longer (but slimmer) than previously thought. This longer b…

Jan 22, 2024 · 34 shares · 9 followers View post →
Julia Türtscher
@JuTuertscher · X

RT @PalaeoE: New study proposes an updated reconstruction of #Megalodon as even longer (but slimmer) than previously thought. This longer b…

Jan 22, 2024 · 34 shares · 229 followers View post →
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@LloydMa78858164 · X

RT @physorg_com: The #Megalodon was more slender than depicted in movies, study shows @UCRiverside https://t.co/RhdxWfGi28 https://t.co/MFd…

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@FBWM8888 · X

RT @PalaeoE: New study proposes an updated reconstruction of #Megalodon as even longer (but slimmer) than previously thought. This longer b…

Jan 21, 2024 · 34 shares · 732 followers View post →
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@RavinRay · X

@PhilstarNews https://t.co/d3g4lBGMm0

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@RavinRay · X

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@RavinRay · X

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Jan 21, 2024 · 57 followers View post →
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@SpinoDragon145 · X

RT @PalaeoE: New study proposes an updated reconstruction of #Megalodon as even longer (but slimmer) than previously thought. This longer b…

Jan 21, 2024 · 34 shares · 402 followers View post →
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@ucr_eeob_gsa · X

RT @HighamLab: Our paper about Megalodon body shape just came out. Our approach suggests that they were a bit more slender than previously…

Jan 21, 2024 · 7 shares · 262 followers View post →
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@jennywongjn · X

RT @HighamLab: Our paper about Megalodon body shape just came out. Our approach suggests that they were a bit more slender than previously…

Jan 21, 2024 · 7 shares · 19 followers View post →
Marcos K. Pinheiro / "Marcos Wyvern" (Marcosaurus)
@BongMarcosaurus · X

RT @PalaeoE: New study proposes an updated reconstruction of #Megalodon as even longer (but slimmer) than previously thought. This longer b…

Jan 21, 2024 · 34 shares · 1,007 followers View post →
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@Quasselkasper1 · X

RT @PalaeoE: New study proposes an updated reconstruction of #Megalodon as even longer (but slimmer) than previously thought. This longer b…

Jan 21, 2024 · 34 shares · 1,270 followers View post →
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@Nao_hnd · X

RT @PalaeoE: New study proposes an updated reconstruction of #Megalodon as even longer (but slimmer) than previously thought. This longer b…

Jan 21, 2024 · 34 shares · 1,375 followers View post →
Andy_Weeble_Weaver
@AndrewW66619812 · X

The study in "Palaeontologia Electronica" the above "New Scientist" article is based upon, & links to: “Megalodon body form: White shark comparison reveals a slender body for the extinct megatooth shark, 'Otodus megaladon' (Lamniformes: Otodontidae)” 2/2 https://t.co/UPEGa6lz5c

Jan 21, 2024 · 2 likes · 1 share · 4,328 followers View post →
North American Paleontological Convention 2024
@Napc2024 · X

RT @PalaeoE: New study proposes an updated reconstruction of #Megalodon as even longer (but slimmer) than previously thought. This longer b…

Jan 21, 2024 · 34 shares · 540 followers View post →
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@B47197246 · X

RT @PalaeoE: New study proposes an updated reconstruction of #Megalodon as even longer (but slimmer) than previously thought. This longer b…

Jan 21, 2024 · 34 shares · 1,900 followers View post →
Julian Norris
@Paleoguy073 · X

RT @PalaeoE: New study proposes an updated reconstruction of #Megalodon as even longer (but slimmer) than previously thought. This longer b…

Jan 21, 2024 · 34 shares · 373 followers View post →
Tim Higham
@HighamLab · X

RT @PalaeoE: New study proposes an updated reconstruction of #Megalodon as even longer (but slimmer) than previously thought. This longer b…

Jan 21, 2024 · 34 shares · 1,500 followers View post →
Tim Higham
@HighamLab · X

Our paper about Megalodon body shape just came out. Our approach suggests that they were a bit more slender than previously thought. https://t.co/iVNGkHDNBu #UCR @UCR_ScienceNews @EeobUcr https://t.co/qXB2WFyhXU

Jan 21, 2024 · 13 likes · 7 shares · 1,500 followers View post →
Palaeontologia Electronica
@PalaeoE · X

New study proposes an updated reconstruction of #Megalodon as even longer (but slimmer) than previously thought. This longer body may have also enabled a more efficient digestive system to power this massive icon of #paleontology. Full #OpenAccess Paper: https://t.co/ADeXMrxTBR https://t.co/VRPegqB2gu

Jan 21, 2024 · 108 likes · 34 shares · 3,475 followers View post →
Phys.org
@physorg_com · X

The #Megalodon was more slender than depicted in movies, study shows @UCRiverside https://t.co/RhdxWfGi28 https://t.co/MFdBzmie44

Jan 21, 2024 · 39 likes · 10 shares · 1,024,198 followers View post →