Megalodon increases in body size towards cooler waters at higher latitude (IMAGE)

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Megalodon increases in body size towards cooler waters at higher latitude

Caption

Schematic drawing showing the general body size pattern of the iconic extinct megatooth shark, Otodus megalodon, using hypothetical silhouettes. Note the increase in body size towards cooler waters at higher latitudes.

Credit

DePaul University/Kenshu Shimada

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