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Rare Fossil Find Reveals Ancient Predation

Updated 2026-08-04 12:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

A fossil discovery shows a tooth embedded in an ichthyosaur’s vertebra, indicating a violent encounter with a giant pliosaurid 160 million years ago. The find provides insight into ancient marine life interactions.

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Scientific American
A rare fossil find shows a tooth embedded an ichthyosaur’s vertebra, where it was likely left when a giant pliosaurid chomped down on this dolphin-resembling reptile
2026-08-04 10:30 UTC
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