"Demonic Sea Monster: Unveiling the World's Nastiest Prehistoric Reptile"

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Fossilized remains found in Morocco have revealed a new species of mosasaur, Khinjaria acuta, described as terrifying, nightmarish, and hideously ugly due to its large size, robust jaws, and bladelike teeth, suggesting it was an apex predator that could expand its lower jaws to eat huge prey. The creature, about eight meters long, is considered one of the world's nastiest prehistoric reptiles, joining the ranks of other bizarre-looking ancient creatures.
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- Dinosaur-age sea monster with 'face full of huge, dagger-shaped teeth' discovered in Moroccan mine Livescience.com
- Paleontologists Discover 'Demonic' Ancient Marine Predator with Chainsaw Man Vibes IGN
- Dinosaur-era fossils of sea lizard with "a demon's face and teeth like knives" found in Morocco CBS News
- Giant sea lizard Khinjaria had teeth like daggers Earth.com
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