All articles tagged with #jaw mechanics
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The Daily Galaxy
New research suggests dinosaurs had soft tissue structures called 'exoparia' that functioned like cheeks, indicating they may have chewed their food more mammal-like than previously thought, challenging traditional views of dinosaur anatomy.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Livescience.com
Scientists have discovered that the ancient fish Alienacanthus had one of the most extreme underbites ever recorded, with an immensely elongated lower jaw studded with teeth. This placoderm fish from the Devonian period had a unique jaw mechanism that allowed its upper jaws to move independently of the skull to accommodate its lengthy lower jaw. Researchers believe that Alienacanthus may have used its underbite to trap live prey, and its discovery sheds light on the diverse jaw forms and proportions that evolved during the Late Devonian period.