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Happy #FossilFriday, check out these Lissodus teeth from the Substation Quarry! An array of blunt teeth would have helped these little sharks crush up crunchy crustaceans as they swam through a grand, ancient lake. These teeth almost certainly represent a new species! (1/2) #paleontology

Apr 18, 2025, 1:00 PM

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