Megalodon teeth are big, so megalodon was big, right? But how big? And, how do we know, if all we find of the ancient shark is teeth?
Today, we conduct the real science behind the answers to these questions, using 3D prints of a complete set of megalodon teeth.
We will use the 3D printed teeth to gather some measurements, most important of them the crown height. Knowing that measurement, and the position of the tooth within the jaw, can allow us to perform some calculations to infer the total length of the individual the teeth belonged to. Was it bigger or smaller than our 39 foot classroom??
Homework: Complete the “Analysis and Conclusions” questions that are on the second page of the handouts from today’s class. This is due 5/18-19. (ABSENT? You can make up the classwork in DS. I have traced the teeth and drawn the triangles you need to measure on the handouts in the binder. Complete the measurements, plug the numbers in to the data table, and record your results. Then, complete the homework.)
Delta HS Paleontology 