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Tango0104 May 2024 4:33 p.m. PST

"Massive Otodus megalodon sharks — the ocean's largest meat-eaters ever — ran hot. It now appears that their rise (and fall) may have been tied to their warm-bloodedness.

Chemical measurements on fossil O. megalodon teeth suggest the sharks had higher body temperatures than surrounding waters. Analyses of carbon and oxygen in the teeth revealed that the giant shark's body temperature was about 7 degrees Celsius (13 degrees Fahrenheit) warmer than seawater temperatures at the time.."


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JMcCarroll05 May 2024 11:01 a.m. PST

"Think were going need a bigger boat"

Tango0105 May 2024 3:38 p.m. PST

(smile)


Armand

Zephyr105 May 2024 10:05 p.m. PST

Being 'hotter' than the surrounding water made them more susceptible to Sidewinder missiles…

Personal logo miniMo Supporting Member of TMP06 May 2024 6:10 a.m. PST

Quint is going to need something bigger than a coup-coup.

Tango0106 May 2024 3:48 p.m. PST

Ha!Ha!…

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