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     • Komodo dragons, the largest predatory lizards on Earth, have iron-coated teeth, according to a new study. Researchers also looked at other reptiles and found that tooth enamel containing iron tips may be widespread, they reported last week in the journal Nature Ecology.
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     Komodo Dragons Have Iron-Coated Teeth, Study Finds

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   Are Komodo dragon teeth coated in iron?

   • The teeth of the Komodo dragon are a sight to behold. Triangular, curved, and armed with a serrated edge similar to a steak knife, they are perfectly adapted to cut into the flesh of their prey. Now, a new study has uncovered another marvel of dragon teeth: they’re coated in iron.

   Komodo dragons have iron-coated teeth—never before seen in reptiles

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   Why do Komodo dragons have orange teeth?

   • New research reveals that iron-rich enamel along the serrated edges of the Komodo dragon’s teeth strengthens the teeth and slows down wear. The orange colour this causes remains on the teeth long after death, suggesting this feature could also be found in extinct species.

   Komodo dragons bite prey with iron-tipped teeth

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   Did Komodo dragon teeth have iron Chompers?

   • But closer inspection proved that the orange hue LeBlanc saw on the serrations and tips of Komodo dragon teeth was iron that was present before they ever took a bite. The result, described in research published on July 24 in the journal Nature Ecology & Evolution, is the first confirmed finding of iron chompers in reptiles.

   Komodo Dragons’ Nightmare Iron-Tipped Teeth Are a Reptilian First

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   Why do Komodo dragons have a thin coating on their teeth?

   • Credit: Aaron LeBlanc. The team used advanced imaging and chemical analysis to observe that the iron in Komodo dragons' enamel is concentrated into a thin coating on top of their tooth serrations and tips. This protective layer keeps the serrated edges of their teeth sharp and ready to be used at a moment's notice.

   Komodo dragons have iron-coated teeth to rip apart their prey

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   Do Komodo dragons have teeth?

   • To understand the chemical and structural make-up of Komodo dragon’s teeth, scientists scoured museums for skulls and teeth of Komodo dragons and studied the teeth of Ganas, the 15-year-old Komodo dragon who had lived at ZSL conservation zoo, London Zoo. Komodo dragon tooth orange cutting edges. Credit: Aaron LeBlanc.

   Komodo dragons have iron-coated teeth to rip apart their prey

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   Did Komodo dragons have iron tips?

   • As they had similarly serrated teeth to the Komodo dragon, the researchers think it possible that they might also evolved iron tips. While the scientists are yet to find evidence for this, Dr Aaron LeBlanc, the lead author of the study, says that the chemistry of the fossils might hold some clues.

   Komodo dragons bite prey with iron-tipped teeth

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3. www.nature.com › articles › s41559/024/02477-7Iron-coated Komodo dragon teeth and the complex dental enamel ...

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   Jul 24, 2024 · Using advanced chemical and structural imaging, we reveal that V. komodoensis teeth possess a unique adaptation for maintaining their cutting edges: orange, iron-enriched coatings on their tooth...

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   Jul 24, 2024 · The researchers discovered that many reptiles have some iron in their teeth, but Komodo dragons concentrate the iron along the cutting edges and tips of their teeth, staining them orange. Crocodiles and other monitor lizards, by comparison, have so little iron that it is often invisible.

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   Jul 25, 2024 · Inspired by the Komodo dragon finding, LeBlanc and his colleagues looked for signs of similar iron reinforcement in the teeth of other living reptiles and dinosaurs.

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   Jul 26, 2024 · July 26, 2024. The teeth of the Komodo dragon are a sight to behold. Triangular, curved, and armed with a serrated edge similar to a steak knife, they are perfectly adapted to cut into the...

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   Jul 31, 2024 · Komodo dragons, the largest predatory lizards on Earth, have iron-coated teeth, according to a new study. Researchers also looked at other reptiles and found that tooth enamel containing...

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   Jul 24, 2024 · Scientists have discovered that the serrated edges of Komodo dragons' teeth are tipped with iron. Led by researchers from King's College London, the study gives new insight into how...

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    Jul 24, 2024 · New research reveals that iron-rich enamel along the serrated edges of the Komodo dragon’s teeth strengthens the teeth and slows down wear. The orange colour this causes remains on the teeth long after death, suggesting this feature could also be found in extinct species.