Komodo dragons have iron-coated teeth—never before seen in reptiles. Just when the world’s largest reptile couldn’t get any more metal, scientists made a surprising discovery.

Metal mouth – Komodo dragons' teeth found to have a sharp iron coating By Ben Coxworth. July 24, 2024 ... however, has now discovered that the serrations are covered in a hard, sharp coating of ...

Komodo dragons have iron-coated, serrated teeth, a study has found. Scientists have discovered that the edges of Komodo dragons’ teeth are tipped with the metal. The findings shed new light ...

Komodo dragons, the world’s largest species of lizard, have iron-tipped teeth that help them to rip their prey apart, according to new research.. The metal is concentrated in the cutting edge ...

“So, while Komodo dragons have altered the chemistry of their teeth, some dinosaurs altered the structure of their dental enamel to maintain a sharp cutting edge.” LeBlanc hasn’t given up ...

Komodo dragon teeth are ironclad. Literally. The serrated edges and tips of the reptiles’ razor-sharp chompers are lined with a layer of iron, researchers report July 24 in Nature Ecology ...

Komodo dragons’ metal-coated teeth to shine light on killer dinosaurs. Komodo dragons are the largest living species of monitor lizard, averaging more than 12 stone ...

Komodo dragons, the world’s largest species of lizard, have iron-tipped teeth that help them to rip their prey apart, according to new research.. The metal is concentrated in the cutting edge ...