macrodonta
Macrodonta is a genus of extinct marine bivalve mollusks that lived during the Mesozoic Era. These fossils are typically found in the Jurassic and Cretaceous rock formations. The most distinctive feature of Macrodonta is its large, prominent teeth, which give the genus its name, derived from the Greek words "makros" meaning large and "odous" meaning tooth. These teeth were crucial for the mollusk's strong attachment to the seafloor or other substrates.
The shell morphology of Macrodonta varies but generally exhibits a robust, equivalve, and inequilateral structure. The
Fossilized remains of Macrodonta are valuable for paleontological studies, providing insights into ancient marine ecosystems and