The Most “Complete” Skull Fossil Ever Discovered

When scientists found a fossil 13 meters above the ground in the area called the Jurassic Coast, Guinness Record They had no idea they were going to break it. The pliosaur fossil, which had one of the strongest jaws in the seas, attracted attention with its almost complete preservation.

A huge ancient marine reptile pliosaurIt had a bite force three times that of the jaws of the famous Tyrannosaurus Rex. The newly discovered fossil provides a full view of the bones in this powerful jaw. According to researchers, this skull fossil is completely With its 95% preserved structure It also found a place in the Guinness Book of Records.

130 teeth all in one

Fossil of giant marine reptile, complete 130 females They were found tightly interlocked with each other. Of course, it is not surprising that a creature that was many meters long clenched its teeth tightly while swimming in the seas 150 million years ago. Pliosaur expert Dr Judyth Sassoon, from the University of Bristol, said: “I have studied many Cimmeridian pliosaurs, but I have never seen one as well preserved as this one.” he said.

The interesting thing is that the fossil is a fossil enthusiast. Phil Jacobs It was discovered by. Jacobs sent images of the fossil, in which he saw only the nose part, to a fossil expert. Thereupon, the pliosaur fossil was discovered. Although many examples of this species have been found as fossils, it is likely that it was a creature that lived in a narrow area. Finding such a clear and complete fossil It attracted great attention.