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Fossil Reveals Bizarre 'Tooth Cushions' of Ancient Predator
Key Takeaways
- Meter-long Silurian predator had teeth on soft tissue cushions rather than anchored to jawbone
- Discovery reveals early vertebrate jaw evolution explored far more diverse designs than previously known
- Micro-CT scanning revealed graded internal structure providing both flexibility and bite support
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DT Editorial Team··5 min read·via phys.org