Megalodon’s body size and form uncover why certain aquatic vertebrates can achieve gigantism

Kenshu Shimada

Press/Media: Research

Period	Mar 10 2025

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Title	Megalodon’s body size and form uncover why certain aquatic vertebrates can achieve gigantism
Media name/outlet	DePaul University
Country/Territory	United States
Date	3/10/25
URL	https://resources.depaul.edu/newsroom/news/press-releases/Pages/megalodon-study-2025.aspx
Persons	Kenshu Shimada

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