Published in Biology Letters · View the paper (DOI)
A study published in Biology Letters reveals that ancient synapsids, such as gorgonopsians and Dimetrodon, shared serrated tooth structures with theropod dinosaurs. These findings suggest that convergent evolution led to similar adaptations in these distinct groups of predators.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- My what sharp teeth you have! Harvard University, Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology · Dec 15, 2020 · first to report
- My, what sharp teeth Harvard University · Dec 15, 2020