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Dunkleosteus terrelli evolved one of the most impressively useful jaws in geologic history. In addition to a clamping power of 5,000 Newtons (1,100lbs-force), this prehistoric fish could open its mouth in 1/50 of a second! That kind of speed creates a vacuum that can suck nearby prey right down the hatch.

Image Credit: Anderson, P.S.L. and Westneat, M.W. (2006)

“Nuchal Gap” would be a good second album.

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    “Nuchal Gap” would be a good second album.

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    Love ‘im

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    The only mammal I remember from the Devonian era./ period

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    no return

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    yessssssss

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    I just love crazy looking fish. :)

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    They also grew up to 33’ long and could weigh up to 4 short tons.

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