“New Jurassic Crocodile Species With Slender Teeth Discovered in Morocco, Suggests Diet of ” — what this page in the network covers. Paleontologists from the University of Portsmouth and Hassan II University of Casablanca have identified a new species of ancient crocodile relative that lived approximately 170 million years ago during the Jurassic period. The discovery, based on fossil remains found in Morocco, reveals a creature with unusually slender teeth, a trait that sets it apart from most crocodilians, which typically have robust, conical teeth for gripping larger prey.
The slender teeth suggest this crocodile likely fed on small, soft-bodied animals such as shrimp and tiny fish, indicating a specialized ecological niche in ancient aquatic ecosystems. This finding expands our understanding of crocodilian diversity and dietary adaptation during the Jurassic, a time when these reptiles were experimenting with various lifestyles. For the complete material, the listing points back to the source inside the network.