For example, paleobotanists study plants however some may specialize even further into just studying ferns. The same can be said for paleontologists who study animals. Invertebrate paleontologists focus more on animals lacking a backbone, like mollusks or insects.

However, even more interesting than large teeth are those that have unique characteristics. This C. angustidens tooth has a deformity that cause it to “twin”, essentially forming two teeth when there should have only been one. 2/2

This suggests that approximately 23 to 26 million years ago that the Charleston area would have been a nursery for this species of shark. A juvenile tooth can be seen on the left, whereas an adult tooth is on the right. 4/5

Although some non-avian dinosaurs may have been capable of gliding or rudimentary flying, none were as capable as modern birds. Some other uses dinosaurs may have had for feathers include attracting mates or warmth. #feathers #cladistics #fossiladdict #southcarolina #sc

Hadrosaurs are typically thought to have been herbivores. However, recent studies of their coprolites have shown that some may have also consumed shellfish. Most of the hadrosaur fossils found in SC are fragmentary, so it is unknown which particular species inhabited the area.