Ancient reptile had mammal-like tooth enamel, study shows
Wednesday, May 20, 2020 - 08:30
in Paleontology & Archaeology
A new study by McGill University and the University of Alberta (UofA) paleontologists shows that one type of ancient reptiles evolved a special type of tooth enamel, similar to that of mammals, with high resistance to wear and tear. The study is the first to report this kind of enamel in a fossil reptile. The reptile—known as Priosphenodon—was […]