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The first shark-like chondrichthyans appeared in the oceans 400 million years ago, [1] developing into the crown group of sharks by the Early Jurassic. [2] Listed below are extant species of shark. Sharks are spread across 512 described and 23 undescribed species in eight orders. The families and genera within the orders are listed in ...
Topographic map of Texas. This is a list of mammals of Texas. Mammals native to or immediately off the coast of the U.S. state of Texas are listed first. Introduced mammals, whether intentional or unintentional, are listed separately. The varying geography of Texas, the second largest state, provides a large variety of habitats for mammals.
Orthacanthus platypternus from the Craddock Bonebed shark layer in Texas, USA, shows evidence of resorption, and the equivalent of an "enamel pearl." [ 8 ] Some of the teeth specimens found at this location show evidence of resorption, which has not been previously observed in other faunal members at the same location. [ 8 ]
Experts have identified a great white shark 200 yards off the shore of South Padre Island. Here's what we know. Meet LeeBeth. Don't let her sweet name fool you!
In most oviparous shark species, an egg case with the consistency of leather protects the developing embryo(s). These cases may be corkscrewed into crevices for protection. The egg case is commonly called a mermaid's purse. Oviparous sharks include the horn shark, catshark, Port Jackson shark, and swellshark. [80] [82]
Two marine biologists share 10 shark facts for kids, as well as why shark attacks happen and why sharks are essential to human survival. Two marine biologists share 10 shark facts for kids, as ...
List of fatal shark attacks in the United States; Jersey Shore shark attacks of 1916 – series of shark attacks along the coast of New Jersey between July 1 and July 12, 1916 [4] Summer of the Shark – the name given to the summer of 2001 by American media outlets capitalizing on a bull shark attack and subsequent shark attacks [5]
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