Leviathan melvillei
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See all on WikipediaLivyatan is an extinct genus of macroraptorial sperm whale containing one known species: L. melvillei. The genus name was inspired by the biblical sea monster Leviathan, and the species name by Herman Melville, the author of the famous novel Moby-Dick about a white bull sperm whale. Herman Melville … See more
Research history
In November 2008, a partially preserved skull, as well as teeth and the lower jaw, belonging to L., the See moreFossils conclusively identified as L. melvillei have been found in Peru and Chile. However, additional isolated large sperm whale teeth from other locations including California, … See more
The body length of Livyatan is unknown since only the holotype skull is preserved. Lambert and colleagues estimated the body length of … See more
Hunting
Livyatan was an apex predator, and probably had a profound impact on the structuring of Miocene marine communities. Using … See moreWikipedia text under CC-BY-SA license Behold Livyatan: the sperm whale that killed other whales
WEBJun 30, 2010 · Livyatan melvillei was a giant prehistoric sperm whale that lived in Peru 12 million years ago. It had huge teeth and a powerful bite, and may have hunted baleen …
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WEBSep 4, 2023 · De Livyatan Melvillei, ook bekend als Leviathan, was een enorme roofzuchtige walvis die miljoenen jaren geleden de oude zeeën bewoonde. Zijn …
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WEBJun 30, 2010 · The fossilised skull of a giant sperm whale with huge teeth was found in Peru and dated to 12 to 13 million years ago. The team named it Leviathan melvillei in …
WEBJul 1, 2010 · Here we report the discovery of a new giant sperm whale from the Middle Miocene of Peru (approximately 12–13 million years ago), Leviathan melvillei, described on the basis of a skull with teeth...
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WEBSep 4, 2023 · Learn about the Livyatan Melvillei, a colossal toothed whale that ruled the ancient seas 8 to 9 million years ago. Discover its origin, physical characteristics, diet, …
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WEBJun 30, 2010 · Named Leviathan melvillei, it probably hunted baleen whales. A team of researchers recovered 75% of the animal's skull, complete with large fragments of both jaws and several teeth.
WEBJun 30, 2010 · Leviathan melvillei was a 17m-long predator that lived 12 million years ago. It had huge teeth and may have hunted other whales, dolphins and seals.
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WEBJul 1, 2010 · Researchers have discovered the gigantic head and 15-inch-long teeth of this sperm whale ancestor. Named for the author of Moby-Dick, Leviathan melvillei lived …
New Leviathan Whale Was Prehistoric "Jaws"? (Pictures)
WEBJun 30, 2010 · Dubbed Leviathan melvillei—an homage to Moby-Dick author Herman Melville—the recently unearthed fossil sea monster lived about 13 million years ago in waters atop what's now a Peruvian desert...
