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Komodo dragon question?
I was reading in a book that T-rex had something in, or near their teeth that trapped some pieces of meat, and the bacteria from it killed whatever it bit. Is this how the komodo dragon, today, has the bacteria in its mouth? I'm just curious.
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- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
Yes, the Komodo dragon has bacteria in its mouth that causes its prey to become infected when it bites them, just like T. rex. Paleontologists found out that T. rex had this mechanism by studying Komodo dragons. T. rex is the only dinosaur known to have used biological weapons to kill its prey. When it ate, little pieces of meat got stuck in between its teeth, and when it bites you, it's biting you with a mouthful of bacteria. So even if the bite itself doesn't kill you, the infection will. This amazing adaption is what makes T. rex and Komodo dragons such deadly predators.
- 5 years ago
1. Do you not have any clue as to how science works? The belief that 99% of the species that have ever existed are now extinct (or have evolved into other species) is based on logical, scientific investigation and interpretation of the available evidence (fossil evidence etc). 2. What? I don't know what you mean. I think you're confused. 3. There is currently no evidence to support the existence, past or present, of life on any of the other 7 planets (there are 8 proper planets dude, Pluto has been downgraded), so again I don't know what you're getting at here. And what's this about the other planets 'protecting' the earth? Cobblers. 4. That's a gross misinterpretation of the way the natural world works. The natural world is constantly changing, it's not static at all, or at least not in the long run. Evolution and extinction are a natural part of this. You have an extraordinarily screwed up view of the world around you my friend. Read some books and open your eyes, or you'll be wallowing in ignorance for the rest of your life. Of course you could just be a troll, in which case, good work!
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Look at the size of the thing, compared to a human. Its jaws alone are the size of a crocodile; a croc would be a tasty morsel, that's all. One snap, bye-bye croc.
And, for all their aggression, elephants and hippos are still herbivores--you're suggesting that an herbivore that comes up to the T Rex's knee could possibly "give it a run for its money"? Please.
All the T Rex has to do is lean over and take a bite out of the elephant or hippo's completely undefended spine with its set of 50 eight-inch-long teeth. End of story.
lol, i know this probs has not much to do with your question but i just felt like saying really cos i dont know the answer sorry. blalala,
- Anonymous1 decade ago
I don't think there is any specialized tooth structure in Komodo dragons that traps bacteria; their whole mouth is full of bacteria. It was also discovered fairly recently that they are quite venomous.
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