Theo found several photos of megalodon fossils, large extinct sharks, in scientific journals. He did an internet search to find more information. The search showed a photo of an ancient whale fossil. Bite marks on the whale matched teeth of the megalodon. What information does this provide into the life of megalodons?
A.Megalodons’ diets included smaller aquatic animals.
B.Megalodons’ diets included only smaller aquatic animals.
C.Megalodons’ diets likely included smaller aquatic animals, water birds, plants, and insects.
D.Megalodons’ diets most likely included both animals and water plants.
C. Megalodons’ diets likely included smaller aquatic animals, water birds, plants, and insects.
Based on the information provided, the most appropriate answer would be:
C. Megalodons’ diets likely included smaller aquatic animals, water birds, plants, and insects.
The presence of bite marks on the ancient whale fossil that match the teeth of the megalodon suggests that megalodons fed on larger prey such as whales. This indicates that their diet was not limited to smaller aquatic animals, but likely included a variety of aquatic animals, water birds, plants, and even insects.