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?(1 point)

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Megalodons’ diets included only small aquatic animals.
Megalodons’ diets included only small aquatic animals.

Megalodons’ diets most likely included both animals and water plants.
Megalodons’ diets most likely included both animals and water plants.

Megalodons’ diets likely included smaller aquatic animals, water birds, plants, and insects.
Megalodons’ diets likely included smaller aquatic animals, water birds, plants, and insects.

Megalodons’ diets included large and small aquatic animals.

Answer 1

The discovery of bite marks on an ancient whale fossil that match the teeth of the megalodon provides evidence about its diet. Since megalodon teeth were found on a fossil of a large whale, this suggests that megalodons preyed on large marine animals, not just small ones. Therefore, the most accurate conclusion based on the information provided is:

Megalodons’ diets included large and small aquatic animals.