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Flexible tails could boost ancient sea predators' ambush speeds, fossil-based models suggest

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A Rutgers-led study suggests that ancient sea predators were better equipped for ambush tactics rather than open-water chases, based on fossil-based models. The research indicates that specific anatomical features in these giant marine reptiles favored surprise attacks over sustained pursuit, challenging previous assumptions about their hunting strategies.

Key points

• Fossil-based models indicate that ancient sea predators were better suited for ambush attacks rather than chasing prey through open water.
• The study uses comparative analysis of giant marine reptiles to determine which hunting style was evolutionarily advantageous.

Context and limitations

The findings rely on fossil-based models and may not account for all environmental or biological variables affecting ancient predator behavior.

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