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Spot on Science: Studying the Dunkleosteus Fossils

Cleveland is home to one of the world’s most famous fossils, dunkleosteus—a massive, fearsome fish that lived 360 million years ago during the devonian period, long before dinosaurs.

Named after former Cleveland Museum of Natural History director David Dunkle, the apex predator has fascinated scientists since its fossils were discovered along Lake Erie more than 150 years ago.

Ongoing research is revealing new details about its powerful jaws.