Sea reptile's tooth shows that mosasaurs could live in freshwater
Phys.org • 12/12/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025
Summary
Research indicates that mosasaurs, large marine reptiles from over 66 million years ago, were capable of living in freshwater environments, as evidenced by a tooth discovered in North Dakota. This finding suggests that these creatures could grow up to 11 meters in length, according to Phys.org.
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Total Score91/100
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