Dunkleosteus, one of the most formidable predators of the Devonian Period, was a massive armored fish that roamed ancient seas over 360 million years ago. Known for its powerful bite and distinct bony plates covering its head and jaws, this apex predator reached lengths of up to 30 feet (9 meters). Unlike modern fish, Dunkleosteus had no true teeth instead, its jaw was lined with sharp, self-sharpening bony plates that could crush prey with immense force. Fossil evidence reveals that it lived during a time known as the

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