Extended Data Fig. 5: 3D restoration of the articulated head of M. amblyodus (IVPP V18499.4), showing the palatoquadrate, cheek and hyomandibula. | Nature

Extended Data Fig. 5: 3D restoration of the articulated head of M. amblyodus (IVPP V18499.4), showing the palatoquadrate, cheek and hyomandibula.

From: Largest Silurian fish illuminates the origin of osteichthyan characters

Extended Data Fig. 5: 3D restoration of the articulated head of M. amblyodus (IVPP V18499.4), showing the palatoquadrate, cheek and hyomandibula.The alt text for this image may have been generated using AI.

a, The restored braincase and the palatoquadrate in ventral view. b, The maxilla in outer (upper) and inner (lower) views. c-e, The hyomandibula in dorsal (c), lateral (d), and ventral (e) views. f and h, 3D assembling of the palatoquadrate, braincase and lower jaw in outer (f) and inner (h, with the braincase invisible) views. g, The interpretation drawing of the palatoquadrate. Scale bars, 2 cm.

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