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Physogaleus contortus

Physogaleus contortus

Classification

Physogaleus is an extinct genus of small requiem shark that lived from the Late Paleocene to Miocene epochs. Description Physogaleus is only known from fossil teeth and isolated vertebra. The teeth are similar to those of the modern Tiger shark, but are smaller, with a more central cusp that projects further from the base of the tooth.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
United States of America · 33