Mosasaur Species Faked by Fossils
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'Red flags' raised over ancient sea monster pulled from Moroccan mine
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A new study suggests a new species of mosasaur may be based on forged fossils.
The fossil was discovered in a phosphate mine in Morocco 's Khouribga province in 2021 .
Researchers are calling for CT scans to verify whether the fossil is real.
Two closely-packed teeth appear to be in one socket, which conflicts with all other known species, according to the study.
She said foreign scientists should always collaborate with Moroccans to avoid working on forgeries. Jeanne Timmons rediscovered her passion for paleontology later in life and eagerly started writing about it. Her work can be found in Gizmodo , Ars Technica, The New York Times and Scientific American ..
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