A new geochemical analysis of fossilized teeth confirms the Megalodon shark was warm-blooded.
To investigate the "Megalodon Endothermy Hypothesis," the researchers employed a cutting-edge geochemical technique. Their approach combined clumped isotope thermometry and phosphate oxygen isotope thermometry methods.
By analyzing the degree of clumping, scientists can determine the temperature at which the mineralization process occurred., are known for having regional endothermy, where certain parts of their bodies can stay warmer than the surrounding water. Previous research has indicated that their average body temperature can range from 22.0 to 26.6 degrees Celcius , potentially 10 to 21˚C higher than the ocean's temperature.
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