<i>B. rex</i> Fossils and Skull Drawing (IMAGE)

Drexel University

<i>B. rex</i> Fossils and Skull Drawing

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Fossil bones from the skull of Bothriolepis rex and a line drawing of the head viewed from above. The large, thick bones create an armor with a single opening for the eyes. The mouth is on the lower surface of the skull, indicating a bottom-feeding lifestyle.

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Photo by Valentina Garcia, drawing by Jason Downs.

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