Researchers have uncovered why the formidable teeth of saber-toothed predators like Smilodon were evolutionarily advantageous, using innovative techniques like 3D-printed tooth replicas and computer simulations. Their study not only highlights the diversity in tooth shapes and hunting strategies but also discusses the species’ susceptibility to extinction and its implications for evolutionary biology. Evolutionary Advantage of […]
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Killer Smiles: Why Saber-Toothed Teeth Were Evolution’s Masterpiece
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